NYT Dictionary

GROUNDING

/ˈɡɹaʊndɪŋ/
NounVerbGROUND-ingground-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 7

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2024

Meaning

Fundamental knowledge or background in a field or discipline.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

By surface analysis, ground + -ing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

foundationearthinganchorground

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram:

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