naming

UK: ˈneɪmɪŋ | US: ˈneɪmɪŋ

Definition

  1. n. The act or process of giving a name to someone or something.

  2. adj. Used to describe something that involves assigning a name.

Structure
name <word or phrase identifying a person/thing>ing <noun/adj. suffix indicating action or result>
Etymology

The word "naming" derives from the Old English "nama" (name), which traces back to the Proto-Germanic *"namô" and further to the Proto-Indo-European root *"h₁nómn̥." The suffix "-ing" is a productive English morpheme used to form nouns (e.g., "building") or adjectives (e.g., "charming"). Combined, "naming" literally means "the act of assigning a name," reflecting its functional and grammatical evolution from a simple root to a dynamic participial form.

Examples

  1. The naming of the new species took months of research.

  2. She attended a baby naming ceremony last weekend.

  3. The company is currently in the naming phase of its latest product.

  4. Proper naming conventions are essential in programming.

  5. The book discusses the cultural significance of naming traditions.