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prompting

 

[ ˈprɒmptɪŋ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

encouragement

The action of saying or doing something to encourage or remind someone to do something.

Synonyms

encouragement, nudge, reminder

Examples of usage

  • He kept prompting me to finish my work on time.
  • She needed some prompting to start her presentation.
Context #2 | Noun

computing

A symbol or message on a screen that requests information or input.

Synonyms

alert, cue, message

Examples of usage

  • The software displayed a prompting for the user to enter their password.
  • The error promptings helped the user identify the issue.

Translations

Translations of the word "prompting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sugerindo

🇮🇳 प्रोत्साहित करना

🇩🇪 auffordern

🇮🇩 memicu

🇺🇦 підказування

🇵🇱 podpowiadanie

🇯🇵 促す (うながす)

🇫🇷 incitant

🇪🇸 sugiriendo

🇹🇷 teşvik etme

🇰🇷 촉진

🇸🇦 يحث

🇨🇿 pobízení

🇸🇰 nabádanie

🇨🇳 提示 (tíshì)

🇸🇮 spodbujanje

🇮🇸 hvetjandi

🇰🇿 ұсыну

🇬🇪 წახალისება

🇦🇿 təklif etmək

🇲🇽 sugiriendo

Etymology

The word 'prompting' originated from the verb 'prompt' which dates back to the late 16th century. It is derived from the Latin word 'promptus', meaning 'brought to light' or 'visible'. The use of 'prompting' in the context of encouragement has evolved over time to also include prompts in computing and technology.

See also: impromptu, prompter, promptitude, promptly, promptness, unprompted.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,232, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.