Undergoing: meaning, definitions and examples

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undergoing

 

[ ˌʌndərˈɡoʊɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

medical process

To undergo is to experience or endure something, especially change or a process of transition. This term is often used in relation to medical treatments, procedures, or significant life events.

Synonyms

endure, experience, go through, undergo

Examples of usage

  • He is undergoing treatment for his illness.
  • The company is undergoing major restructuring.
  • She is undergoing a transformation.
  • They are undergoing training to improve their skills.
Context #2 | Verb

general change

To undergo also refers to the process of being subjected to an experience or change. This can include emotional, physical, or social changes.

Synonyms

bear, suffer, sustain, undergo

Examples of usage

  • The city is undergoing significant changes due to urban development.
  • He is undergoing a lot of stress due to work.
  • The landscape is undergoing transformation due to climate change.

Translations

Translations of the word "undergoing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 em andamento

🇮🇳 चल रहा है

🇩🇪 durchlaufen

🇮🇩 sedang menjalani

🇺🇦 переживання

🇵🇱 przechodzenie

🇯🇵 進行中

🇫🇷 en cours

🇪🇸 en curso

🇹🇷 devam eden

🇰🇷 진행 중

🇸🇦 يتم

🇨🇿 probíhající

🇸🇰 prebiehajúci

🇨🇳 正在进行

🇸🇮 potekajoča

🇮🇸 í gangi

🇰🇿 жүріп жатқан

🇬🇪 მიმდინარე

🇦🇿 prosesdə

🇲🇽 en curso

Etymology

The word 'undergo' derives from the Old English 'undergān,' where 'under' means 'among' or 'between' and 'gān' means 'to go.' Historically, the term has been used to convey the sense of going through or enduring experiences from the early Middle Ages. Over time, its usage has expanded to various contexts, primarily in medical and social scenarios, indicating processes of change, treatment, or transformation. The combination of the elements in the word encapsulates the essence of entailing or experiencing something that often necessitates acceptance or resilience.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,489 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.