What does shattering mean?
Shattering means present participle and gerund of shatter.
Shattering
Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of shatter.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of shatter
- The act of something that shatters; the shattered material.
- Very tiring; exhausting
Example Sentences
It seems reasonable to conjecture that there is some property that is responsible for all the shatterings, because the operations that have produced the shatterings have all been similar (droppings of glass) […]
Synonyms for shattering
Antonyms for shattering
Related Words
Word Forms
- shatterings
- more shattering
- most shattering
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for shattering?
Common synonyms include loud, smashing.
What is the opposite of shattering?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use shattering in a sentence?
It seems reasonable to conjecture that there is some property that is responsible for all the shatterings, because the operations that have produced the shatterings have all been similar (droppings of glass) […]
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