Nesting: meaning, definitions and examples

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nesting

 

[ ˈnɛstɪŋ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

building structure

Nesting refers to the act of creating or residing in a nest, which is a structure built by animals to hold their eggs or young. It can also refer to the arrangement of objects in a way that they fit snugly together, often used in various contexts including programming and organization.

Synonyms

abode, enclosure, home, settlement.

Examples of usage

  • The bird is nesting in the tree.
  • The nesting of the dolls was perfect for storage.
  • Nesting boxes are essential for many species.
  • Nesting behavior varies among different animal species.

Translations

Translations of the word "nesting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ninho

🇮🇳 घोंसला

🇩🇪 Nistplatz

🇮🇩 sarang

🇺🇦 гніздо

🇵🇱 gniazdo

🇯🇵 

🇫🇷 nid

🇪🇸 nido

🇹🇷 yuva

🇰🇷 둥지

🇸🇦 عش

🇨🇿 hnízdo

🇸🇰 hniezdo

🇨🇳 

🇸🇮 gnezdo

🇮🇸 hreiður

🇰🇿 ұя

🇬🇪 ბუდე

🇦🇿 nida

🇲🇽 nido

Etymology

The word 'nesting' originates from the Old English term 'nest', related to the Proto-Germanic word 'nistan', meaning a structure made by animals for shelter or protection. The concept of nesting has evolved, encompassing not only the biological aspect of animals creating habitats for their offspring but also extending to various fields such as computing, where nesting refers to placing elements within other elements, as seen in programming languages and data structures. Its usage has expanded, allowing the term to describe any situation where items are arranged in a compact, organized manner. Over time, 'nesting' has become a versatile term applied in diverse contexts, reflecting both the natural world and human-made systems.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,659, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.