noun
Uncommon
rearing
Rearing (noun) means the act or process of raising a child or young animal. Example: “The rearing of livestock takes patience and steady routine.”
noun
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The act or process of raising a child or young animal.
"The rearing of livestock takes patience and steady routine."
"We studied blowfly rearings in various environmental conditions."
How to use rearing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe process of bringing up a child or animal to maturity.
Common pairings
child rearing
animal rearing
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Word forms
- Plural
- rearings
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Etymology
From Middle English rerynge, "raising."
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What does “rearing” mean?
The word “rearing” means the act or process of raising a child or young animal. In plain terms, the process of bringing up a child or animal to maturity.
How do you use “rearing” in a sentence?
Here is “rearing” used in a sentence: “The rearing of livestock takes patience and steady routine.”
What part of speech is “rearing”?
“Rearing” is a noun.
Where does the word “rearing” come from?
The word “rearing” comes from Middle English. From Middle English rerynge, "raising.".
Is “rearing” a common word?
“Rearing” is an uncommon word in modern English.
