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Inching: meaning, definitions and examples

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inching

 

[ หˆษชn.tสƒษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

movement, gradual

Inching refers to the act of moving very slowly or taking small incremental steps. It often implies a slow progression towards a goal or a destination. This term can be used in both physical and metaphorical contexts, such as making slow progress on a task or moving a vehicle in a tight space. In some instances, inching conveys a sense of careful and deliberate movement, highlighting the caution involved in the action.

Synonyms

advancing gradually, creeping, moving slowly, sliding.

Examples of usage

  • The car was inching through the traffic jam.
  • She was inching closer to her goals each day.
  • He inched along the ledge to avoid falling.
  • The gardener inched the plant closer to the sunlight.

Translations

Translations of the word "inching" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น inching

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‡เค‚เคšเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Zoll

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ inci

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดัŽะนะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ cal

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚คใƒณใƒ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pouce

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pulgada

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท inรง

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ธ์น˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจูˆุตุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ palec

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ palec

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่‹ฑๅฏธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ palec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tomma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดัŽะนะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ˜แƒœแƒฉแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dรผyรผm

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pulgada

Etymology

The word 'inch' originates from the Latin word 'uncia,' meaning 'one-twelfth part,' which referred to a measurement. In Old French, it evolved to 'inche,' before appearing in Middle English as 'inche.' The transition from a noun to a verb form 'inching' likely arose as the language continued to evolve over the centuries, allowing the term to describe both the action of moving by inches and the slow movement implied in its usage. The metaphorical applications of inching further developed in modern usage as people began to convey gradual progress in various contexts, from personal development to small advancements in technology.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,274, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.