What does uncovering mean?
Uncovering means present participle and gerund of uncover.
Uncovering
Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of uncover.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of uncover
- The act by which something is uncovered.
Example Sentences
In partial compensation for this narrowed destiny the white world has lavished its politeness on its womankind,—its chivalry and bows, its uncoverings and courtesies—all the accumulated homage disused for courts and kings[…]
Although clearly we play a part in particular uncoverings of entities, the discovery of particular truths, we have no control over basic modes of revealing and revealedness, concealing and concealedness.
Synonyms for uncovering
Antonyms for uncovering
Related Words
Word Forms
- uncoverings
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for uncovering?
Common synonyms include discovery, find, stripping, denudation.
What is the opposite of uncovering?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use uncovering in a sentence?
In partial compensation for this narrowed destiny the white world has lavished its politeness on its womankind,—its chivalry and bows, its uncoverings and courtesies—all the accumulated homage disused for courts and kings[…]
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