Essaying: meaning, definitions and examples

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essaying

 

[ ˈɛseɪɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

writing attempt

Essaying refers to the act of attempting to write an essay or a written composition that presents an argument or a specific point of view. It often involves exploring a topic in depth and expressing personal thoughts or reflections in a structured format.

Synonyms

attempting, composing, writing.

Examples of usage

  • She is essaying her thoughts on climate change in her new blog post.
  • The student spent hours essaying his ideas before the final deadline.
  • He enjoys essaying on historical subjects for his school projects.

Translations

Translations of the word "essaying" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ensaio

🇮🇳 निबंध लेखन

🇩🇪 Essay

🇮🇩 esai

🇺🇦 есе

🇵🇱 esej

🇯🇵 エッセイ

🇫🇷 essai

🇪🇸 ensayo

🇹🇷 deneme

🇰🇷 수필

🇸🇦 مقالة

🇨🇿 esej

🇸🇰 esej

🇨🇳 论文

🇸🇮 esej

🇮🇸 ritgerð

🇰🇿 эссе

🇬🇪 ესე

🇦🇿 esse

🇲🇽 ensayo

Etymology

The word 'essay' originates from the French word 'essayer', which means 'to try' or 'to attempt'. It was popularized in the late 16th century by the French writer Michel de Montaigne, who is credited with creating the essay as a literary form. Montaigne used the term to describe his brief reflections and explorations of his thoughts on various subjects, which he intended as effortful attempts rather than definitive statements. Over time, the format evolved and became a standard form for academic writing, with 'essaying' emerging as the present participle to describe the ongoing process of composing essays.