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budding

 

[ ˈbʌdɪŋ ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

in the early stages

Showing promise for future development; beginning to develop. Typically used to describe a young person with potential or a new business or project.

Synonyms

developing, emerging, promising

Examples of usage

  • He is a budding artist, with a unique style that is already attracting attention.
  • The budding entrepreneur had innovative ideas for her start-up company.
Context #2 | Verb

botany

The process of a plant developing buds, which will eventually grow into flowers or leaves.

Synonyms

blooming, flowering, sprouting

Examples of usage

  • In spring, the trees begin budding, signaling the start of a new season.
  • The rose bushes were already budding, promising a beautiful display of flowers.

Translations

Translations of the word "budding" in other languages:

🇵🇹 brotamento

🇮🇳 अंकुरण

🇩🇪 Knospen

🇮🇩 berkecambah

🇺🇦 бутонізація

🇵🇱 pączkowanie

🇯🇵 芽生え

🇫🇷 bourgeonnement

🇪🇸 brote

🇹🇷 tomurcuklanma

🇰🇷 발아

🇸🇦 تبرعم

🇨🇿 pučení

🇸🇰 pučanie

🇨🇳 萌芽

🇸🇮 brstenje

🇮🇸 brum

🇰🇿 бүршіктеу

🇬🇪 ამოყვანა

🇦🇿 tumurcuqlama

🇲🇽 brote

Etymology

The word 'budding' originated from the Middle English word 'budde', which means a small rounded growth on a plant. It has been used since the 14th century to describe the process of plants developing buds. Over time, the term has evolved to also refer to individuals or businesses showing potential for growth and development.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,329, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.