Uncovering
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Uncovering is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of uncover.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of uncover.
More Meanings
- The act by which something is uncovered.
Example Sentences
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.
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[…]
Word Forms
- uncoverings
Synonyms for uncovering
Depending on context, synonyms include discovery, stripping, denudation, husking, baring.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include baring, stripping, denudation, discovery, husking, unveiling.
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