mounting
UK: ˈmaʊntɪŋ | US: ˈmaʊntɪŋ
n. the act of attaching or fixing something to a support or surface
n. a backing, setting, or support for an object (e.g., a picture mounting)
adj. increasing in intensity or scale (e.g., mounting pressure)
The word "mounting" derives from the verb "mount," which traces back to Old French monter (to climb, ascend) and Latin montare (from mons, "mountain"). The original sense of physically ascending or placing something on a elevated surface evolved metaphorically to include attaching objects (e.g., mounting a photo) and abstract escalation (e.g., mounting tension). The suffix -ing nominalizes the action or forms a present participle.
The mounting of the artwork took two hours due to its fragile frame.
She carefully chose a wooden mounting for her diploma.
Protesters expressed concern over the mounting cost of living.
The technician checked the tire mounting for stability.
His mounting frustration was evident in his tone.