adj
Uncommon
triggering
Triggering (adj) means causing an event, reaction, or process to start. Example: “The triggering event was a minor traffic accident.”
adj
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Causing an event, reaction, or process to start.
"The triggering event was a minor traffic accident."
How to use triggering
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribing whatever sets something else in motion.
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The _____ event was a minor traffic accident.
Rhymes for triggering
peering
tapering
lowering
covering
offering
entering
altering
cheering
steering
uttering
ordering
towering
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Frequently asked questions
What does “triggering” mean?
The word “triggering” means causing an event, reaction, or process to start. In plain terms, describing whatever sets something else in motion.
How do you use “triggering” in a sentence?
Here is “triggering” used in a sentence: “The triggering event was a minor traffic accident.”
What part of speech is “triggering”?
“Triggering” is an adjective.
Is “triggering” a common word?
“Triggering” is an uncommon word in modern English.
