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Forestanding

Pronunciation varies by accent · verb

Meaning

present participle and gerund of forestand.

Definitions by Sense

  1. present participle and gerund of forestand
  2. Standing out in the forefront; prominent.

Example Sentences

Many existing textual models take for granted assumptions made by Ricœur who is one of the forestanding figures of a contemporary field referred to as hermeneutics (involved with a study of the theory and practice of texts).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does forestanding mean?

Forestanding means present participle and gerund of forestand.

What is a synonym for forestanding?

Common synonyms include eminent, noteworthy.

What is the opposite of forestanding?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use forestanding in a sentence?

Many existing textual models take for granted assumptions made by Ricœur who is one of the forestanding figures of a contemporary field referred to as hermeneutics (involved with a study of the theory and practice of texts).

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