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Meaning of "expostulating" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF EXPOSTULATING

expostulating  [ɪkˈspɒstjʊˌleɪtɪŋ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF EXPOSTULATING

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Expostulating is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES EXPOSTULATING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Objection (argument)

In informal logic an objection, is a reason arguing against a premise, lemma, or main contention. An objection to an objection is known as a rebuttal.

Definition of expostulating in the English dictionary

The definition of expostulating in the dictionary is expressing strong disagreement with someone.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH EXPOSTULATING


armour-plating
ˌɑːməˈpleɪtɪŋ
calculating
ˈkælkjʊˌleɪtɪŋ
dating
ˈdeɪtɪŋ
electroplating
ɪˈlektrəʊˌpleɪtɪŋ
escalating
ˈɛskəˌleɪtɪŋ
isolating
ˈaɪsəˌleɪtɪŋ
nickel-plating
ˈnɪkəlˈpleɪtɪŋ
noncirculating
nɒnˈsɜːkjʊˌleɪtɪŋ
operating
ˈɒpəreɪtɪŋ
oscillating
ˈɒsɪleɪtɪŋ
plating
ˈpleɪtɪŋ
rating
ˈreɪtɪŋ
scintillating
ˈsɪntɪˌleɪtɪŋ
slating
ˈsleɪtɪŋ
stimulating
ˈstɪmjʊˌleɪtɪŋ
titillating
ˈtɪtɪleɪtɪŋ
uncalculating
ʌnˈkælkjʊˌleɪtɪŋ
undulating
ˈʌndjʊˌleɪtɪŋ
vacillating
ˈvæsɪˌleɪtɪŋ
zinc-plating
ˌzɪŋkˈpleɪtɪŋ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE EXPOSTULATING

exposition
expositional
expositive
expositively
expositor
expositorily
expository
expositress
exposome
expostulate
expostulatingly
expostulation
expostulative
expostulator
expostulatory
exposture
exposure
exposure compensation
exposure index
exposure meter

WORDS THAT END LIKE EXPOSTULATING

accounting
beating
boating
cheating
coating
communicating
decorating
devastating
eating
fascinating
floating
frustrating
heating
humiliating
incorporating
overheating
repeating
rotating
seating
skating
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Synonyms and antonyms of expostulating in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «EXPOSTULATING»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «expostulating» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of expostulating

Translation of «expostulating» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF EXPOSTULATING

Find out the translation of expostulating to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of expostulating from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «expostulating» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

劝解
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

reconviniendo
570 millions of speakers

English

expostulating
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

expostulating
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

expostulating
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

expostulating
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

contendendo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

expostulating
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

remontrances
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Expostulating
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

expostulating
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

expostulating
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

expostulating
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Expostulating
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

expostulating
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

expostulating
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

खोटे बोलणे
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

expostulating
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

expostulating
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

expostulating
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

expostulating
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

expostulating
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

expostulating
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

expostulating
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

expostulating
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

gikk i rette
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of expostulating

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «EXPOSTULATING»

The term «expostulating» is normally little used and occupies the 119.992 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «EXPOSTULATING» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «expostulating» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «expostulating» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about expostulating

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «EXPOSTULATING»

Discover the use of expostulating in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to expostulating and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
A Letter to the Whigs, Expostulating with Them Upon Their ...
In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions to preserve these invaluable works in the largest archive of its kind.
Daniel Defoe, 2010
2
The Rover
murmured the handsome, hen-pecked husband; " if it was only expostulating," he added to himself, " it was not her." " Well, well," persisted Kalb, addressing his fellow-traveler, " there is no use in talking to a heretic like you. I know what I know , ...
3
Friendship's Offering
That voice, too !" ejaculated Kalb, with a theatrical start; "that very voice, too, did I hear in the same vision expostulating with her husband about mines — or — or — something else, that it is not always safe to mention." " Only expostulating !
4
Study John's Gospel
IS EXPOSTULATING A PROPER RESPONSE TO A PHYSICAL INJURY? WHEN IS EXPOSTULATING PROPER? WAS THERE ANY ANGER IN JESUS WHEN HE RESPONDED TO THE MAN WHO STRUCK HIM? (C) “He merely means that ...
Paul Avent, 2010
5
Helps to Composition, Or, Five Hundred Skeletons of Sermons: ...
23O CCCCXXV. GOD EXPOSTULATING WITH SINNERS. sometimes " repays the wicked to their face" even in this life; but there is a clay which he has appointed for the sull display of his own righteousness; a day, wherein he will render to ...
Charles Simeon, 1802
6
Works. New ed. - London, Rivington 1826
... worthier both of him and you, though it can never be answerable to what my heart wishes you, as ' ' Your Lordship's humble Servant, G. BUCKINGHAM. ccxcnr. TO THE LoRD' TREASURER MARLBOROUGH, EXPOSTULATING ABOUT ...
Francis Bacon of Verulam, 1826
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The Works of Francis Bacon, Baron of Verulam, Viscount St. ...
TO THE LORD1 TREASURER MARLBOROUGH, EXPOSTULATING ABOUT HIS UNKINDNESS AND INJUSTICE 3. MY LORD, I humbly intreat your lordship, and if I may use the word, advise you to make me a better answer. Your lordship is ...
Francis Bacon, 1826
8
A commentary on the Book of psalms. 1st Amer. ed
is introduced expostulating with his people, on account 6 — 10. of his mercies, and 11, 12. their ingratitude, and 13—16. under the form of a most affectionate wish, renewing his promises, on condition of their obedience. 1. Sing aloud unto  ...
George Horne (bp. of Norwich.), 1802
9
Journal of the Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain & Ireland
(Chinese.) is well! but if not, let him be suspended. 11. If a Bikshu have formed a cabal, say of one, two, or three, or more (brothers), and if he shall thus address the other (who has been expostulating with some offender), " Brother, do not chide ...
10
Memoirs of the public and private life of Napoleon ...
with copious historical illustrations and original anecdotes Antoine-Vincent Arnault. expostulating with him ; and fully convinced, at least for the moment, that he was in the right, and that we were in the wrong." During the summer of 1802, Paris ...
Antoine-Vincent Arnault, 1826

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «EXPOSTULATING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term expostulating is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Academic Speaks Out Against Ranking System
Rakesh Muniraju is expostulating. The young educationist, who is the Secretary of Bangalore International Public School and Director of the ... «The New Indian Express, Jul 15»
2
What Government Should Have Done Differently With Hamid Ansari
There is a difference between expostulating on Twitter or in an impassioned op-ed piece, and the nuanced, calibrated, pragmatic (even cynical) ... «NDTV, Jun 15»
3
For pro-Israel advocates, it's time to be offensive
Do you hand out leaflets expostulating… upon the manifold differences between you and a pig?” Of course not. For to do this is already to cede ... «JNS.org, Jun 15»
4
What Is Music Really
And we're now at a point which is a great period, because of what Ben has done, in particular, in expostulating this question of the galactic ... «Executive Intelligence Review, May 15»
5
Marriage Equality Referendum: Gay people should not pay price for …
I remember expostulating with her when she used the term in front of a friend who is adopted. She defended herself by saying “bastard” was ... «Irish Examiner, May 15»
6
Negativland co-founder discusses copyright and music sampling
When piecing together the separate pieces of media, Negativland aims at forming a narrative and expostulating on a pressing issue. «The State Press, Apr 15»
7
Mike Rowbottom: April is the foolest month...and spotting the spoofs …
... before anyone decides to get smart - the story put out yesterday by the US sporting pressure group Bring Back the Mile had me expostulating. «Insidethegames.biz, Apr 15»
8
A Chicago woman finds her Irish past, present and future in 1900s …
Not as exciting as when Peter was striding around chanting and expostulating. Surprising the fire in the fellow. Guided by Winifred, I follow ... «IrishCentral, Mar 15»
9
Richard Pryor, Flame-Thrower
He ran out of the house, down its long, curving driveway, and onto the sidewalk, still expostulating with the Almighty: “Lord, give me another ... «The New Yorker, Mar 15»
10
Op-Ed: Opposing Kathleen Wynne's sex-ed doesn't make you …
A parent expostulating does not equate to homophobia; a parent finally breaking their insouciance does not mean they detest gay people. «Digital Journal, Mar 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Expostulating [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/expostulating>. Apr 2024 ».
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