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Definition of mounting

mounting

/ˈmaʊn.tɪŋ/
mount · ing
Adverb:mountingly
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Plural:mountings
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Adjective:mounting
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mounting Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Gradually increasing in amount, intensity, or extent.

Example

"The administration faced mounting pressure from the public to address the economic crisis."

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• noun

1

A physical backing, setting, or support onto which something is attached or displayed.

Example

"The rare diamond was carefully secured within a custom platinum mounting."

2

The action of organizing, initiating, or preparing a campaign, exhibition, or event.

Example

"The mounting of the Arctic expedition required two years of meticulous logistical planning."

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• Nearby Words

mountain zebra
mountainscape
mountainside
mounting
mourning dove
mourning gecko
mouse

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the verb 'mount' (from Old French 'monter', meaning 'to go up', from Latin 'mons' meaning 'mountain') combined with the Old English suffix '-ing'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mounting. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mounting
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