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Definition speaking

Etymology 1

From Middle English spekinge, spekynge, spekinde, spekende, spekande, spekand, from Old English specende, sprecende (�speaking�), from Proto-Germanic *sprekandz (�speaking�), present participle of Proto-Germanic *sprekan? (�to speak�). Equivalent to speak +‎ -ing. Cognate with Scots speikand, speikin (�speaking�), Saterland Frisian spreekend (�speaking�), West Frisian sprekkend (�speaking�), Dutch sprekend (�speaking�), German Low German sprekend (�speaking�), German sprechend (�speaking�).

Adjective

speaking (not comparable)

1. Used in speaking.
2. Expressive; eloquent.
3. Involving speaking.
4. Having the ability of speech.
   1. (in compounds) Having competence in a language.

Etymology 2

From Middle English speking, spekinge, equivalent to speak +‎ -ing.

Noun

speaking (plural speakings)

1. One's ability to communicate vocally in a given language.
2. The act of communicating vocally.
3. An oral recitation of e.g. a story.

Etymology 3

See the etymology of the main entry.

Verb

speaking

1. present participle of speak

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