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becoming
[ bih-kuhm-ing ]
adjective
- that suits or gives a pleasing effect or attractive appearance, as to a person or thing:
a becoming dress; a becoming hairdo.
Synonyms:
- suitable; appropriate; proper:
a becoming sentiment.
Synonyms: , , , , , , ,
noun
- any process of change.
- Aristotelianism. any change involving realization of potentialities, as a movement from the lower level of potentiality to the higher level of actuality.
becoming
/ ɪˈʌɪŋ /
adjective
- suitable; appropriate
noun
- any process of change
- (in the philosophy of Aristotle) any change from the lower level of potentiality to the higher level of actuality
Derived Forms
- ˈdzԲ, adverb
- ˈdzԲԱ, noun
Other 51Թ Forms
- ·dziԲ· adverb
- ·dziԲ·Ա noun
- ɱ-·dziԲ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Example Sentences
She has worked in the industry for more than 30 years and for the last 11 she has been running her own business - but she says it's becoming more difficult to stay afloat.
The protesters say the mayor's arrest over corruption charges, which he denies, is politically motivated – an attempt to end his hopes of becoming the country's next president.
The court papers about Yang Tengbo's alleged activities in the UK are becoming public after a legal battle including other media outlets for more transparency in the semi-secret case.
Rider is actually allergic to horses, but is on the verge of becoming British champion jockey and steps in for injured Jack Kennedy.
But over the years, Lee worried his investigations were becoming unnecessarily aggressive.
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