Search Dictionary
Definition of prompting

prompting

/ˈprɑːmp.tɪŋ/
prompt · ing
Adverb:promptly
•
Plural:promptings
•
Adjective:prompt
JUMP TO:

prompting Lexical Profile

prompting Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The act of encouraging, urging, or assisting someone to say or do something, or a specific suggestion, cue, or impulse that motivates action.

Example

"Without any prompting from the teacher, the students began cleaning up the classroom."

2

The practice or technique of designing and providing text instructions or queries to an artificial intelligence model to generate a desired output.

Example

"Effective prompting helps large language models produce more accurate and structured responses."

Synonyms
View all synonyms for prompting
Antonyms
View all antonyms for prompting

• Nearby Words

promotional
prompt
prompter
prompting
promptly
promptness
pronation

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Prompting. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/prompting
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.