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Stooping: meaning, definitions and examples

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stooping

 

[ หˆstuหpษชล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

body position

Stooping refers to the act of bending forward and downward, typically due to a physical need or as a response to lifting or reaching for something. It is often associated with adopting a posture that lowers the body towards the ground.

Synonyms

bending, crouching, ducking, leaning

Examples of usage

  • He was stooping to tie his shoes.
  • She saw him stooping over the garden to pick herbs.
  • The elderly man was stooping as he walked.
  • They were stooping to get a better look at the tiny insects.
Context #2 | Noun

body posture

Stooping can also refer to the position itself where a person bends down, often leading to discomfort over time. It is sometimes used to discuss the negative impacts of poor posture on health.

Synonyms

bend, hunch, stoop

Examples of usage

  • His stooping made it hard for him to stand straight.
  • She had a bad habit of stooping while sitting.
  • Stooping for long periods can cause back pain.

Translations

Translations of the word "stooping" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น agachamento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเฅเค•เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Beugung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ membungkuk

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั…ะธะปัะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pochylanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‹ใŒใ‚€ใ“ใจ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท penchรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ inclinaciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท eฤŸilme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ตฌ๋ถ€๋ฆฌ๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู†ุญู†ุงุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sklonฤ›nรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sklon

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅผฏๆ›ฒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nagnjenost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hneigja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑาฏะณั–ะปัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฉแƒแƒ›แƒแƒฌแƒ”แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ eฤŸilme

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ inclinaciรณn

Etymology

The word 'stoop' comes from Middle English 'stoupian,' which means to bend or to bow. This term is derived from Old English 'stลซpan,' meaning to descend or to fall, reflecting the physical action of lowering the body. Over time, 'stoop' evolved and retained its core meaning, with the present participle 'stooping' emerging to describe the ongoing action of this physical movement. In the context of posture, 'stooping' has often been discussed in relation to health, as it can lead to various musculoskeletal issues. Furthermore, in broader contexts, 'stooping' can also imply a reduction in dignity or moral integrity when referring to one's behavior or actions.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,011, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.