breathing

== English == === Etymology === From breathe +‎ -ing. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈbɹiːðɪŋ/ (General American) IPA(key): /ˈbɹiðɪŋ/ Rhymes: -iːðɪŋ Hyphenation: breath‧ing === Noun === breathing (countable and uncountable, plural breathings) verbal noun of breathe: (uncountable) The act of respiration; (countable) a single instance of this. Synonyms: respiration, ventilation A diacritical mark indicating aspiration or lack thereof. (archaic) Time to recover one's breath; hence, a delay, a spell of time. Any gentle influence or operation; inspiration. the breathings of the Holy Spirit Aspiration; secret prayer. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Adjective === breathing (not comparable) Having life; living; alive. === Verb === breathing present participle and gerund of breathe === Further reading === breathing on Wikipedia.Wikipedia === Anagrams === rebathing