adj
Uncommon
yielding
YEEL-dihng
Yielding (adj) means Easily giving way to pressure or persuasion; not resistant. Example: “The mattress had a soft, yielding surface.”
adj
1
Easily giving way to pressure or persuasion; not resistant.
"The mattress had a soft, yielding surface."
"He had a yielding personality and rarely argued."
noun
1
An act of giving way or conceding.
"Her yielding on the smaller points helped the negotiation move forward."
How to use yielding
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSoft or flexible, whether describing a physical surface or a person's willingness to give in.
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Word forms
- Plural
- yieldings
- Comparative
- more yielding
- Superlative
- most yielding
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Etymology
The "-ing" adjective/noun form of "yield", from Old English gieldan ("to pay, yield").
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What does “yielding” mean?
The word “yielding” means easily giving way to pressure or persuasion; not resistant. In plain terms, soft or flexible, whether describing a physical surface or a person's willingness to give in.
How do you pronounce “yielding”?
“Yielding” is pronounced YEEL-dihng (/ˈjiːldɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “yielding” in a sentence?
Here is “yielding” used in a sentence: “The mattress had a soft, yielding surface.”
What part of speech is “yielding”?
Depending on how it is used, “yielding” can be an adjective and a noun.
Where does the word “yielding” come from?
The word “yielding” comes from Old English. The "-ing" adjective/noun form of "yield", from Old English gieldan ("to pay, yield").
Is “yielding” a common word?
“Yielding” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “yielding” have?
“Yielding” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: easily giving way to pressure or persuasion; not resistant.
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