Passaging: meaning, definitions and examples

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passaging

 

[ ˈpæsɪdʒɪŋ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

reading context

Passaging refers to the act of reading or moving through a passage, often in a text or literary work. It can also imply a selected portion or excerpt taken from a larger work. In some contexts, passaging can pertain to extracting key information or themes from a broader narrative. This term is often used in academic or literary discussions to describe how specific sections contribute to overall meaning.

Synonyms

excerpt, extract, fragment, section

Examples of usage

  • The passaging in the novel highlights the protagonist's growth.
  • In the seminar, we focused on passaging from local authors.
  • Her analysis of passaging revealed significant themes.

Translations

Translations of the word "passaging" in other languages:

🇵🇹 passagem

🇮🇳 पैसेजिंग

🇩🇪 Passage

🇮🇩 perjalanan

🇺🇦 прохід

🇵🇱 przejście

🇯🇵 通路

🇫🇷 passage

🇪🇸 pasaje

🇹🇷 geçit

🇰🇷 통로

🇸🇦 ممر

🇨🇿 průchod

🇸🇰 priechod

🇨🇳 通道

🇸🇮 prehod

🇮🇸 göng

🇰🇿 өту

🇬🇪 გამავალი

🇦🇿 keçid

🇲🇽 pasaje

Etymology

The term 'passaging' is derived from the word 'passage', which originates from the Old French 'passage' meaning a 'passageway' or 'path'. It made its way into Middle English, where it began to take on connotations relating to sections of texts or excerpts from literature. Over time, the term evolved and began to be used in academic contexts, especially in literary studies, to refer to specific parts of written works that are significant for analysis. The use of 'passaging' indicates an active engagement with literature, emphasizing the importance of context and selection in understanding and interpreting texts. This evolution reflects broader trends in reading practices and literary analysis, where the act of choosing specific passages can reveal deeper insights into themes, characters, and narrative structure.