adj Uncommon

triggering

Triggering (adj) means causing an event, reaction, or process to start. Example: “The triggering event was a minor traffic accident.”

adj

Causing an event, reaction, or process to start.

"The triggering event was a minor traffic accident."

How to use triggering

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribing whatever sets something else in motion.

triggerings plural

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The _____ event was a minor traffic accident.

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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.