learning

UK: ˈlɜːnɪŋ | US: ˈlɜːrnɪŋ

Definition
  1. n. the acquisition of knowledge or skills through study, experience, or teaching

  2. n. a body of knowledge or principles gained by systematic study

  3. v. (present participle of learn) the act of gaining knowledge or skill

Structure
learn <to acquire knowledge>ing <noun suffix indicating action/process>
Etymology

learn<to acquire knowledge> + ing<noun suffix indicating action/process>

Etymology Origin:
The word learning originates from Old English leornung, derived from leornian ("to learn"), which is of Germanic origin. The root learn traces back to Proto-Germanic liznōną, meaning "to follow a track" or "to find the way," metaphorically evolving into "to gain knowledge." The suffix -ing transforms the verb into a noun, denoting the process or result of learning. This reflects the conceptual shift from the action of acquiring knowledge to the accumulated knowledge itself.

Examples
  1. Lifelong learning is essential for personal and professional growth.

  2. Her learning of French began with daily practice.

  3. The study highlights the role of curiosity in effective learning.

  4. Traditional learning methods are being supplemented by digital tools.

  5. His learning in physics earned him a prestigious scholarship.