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Definition of sliding

sliding

/ˈslaɪ.dɪŋ/
slid · ing
Adverb:slidingly
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Plural:slidings
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sliding Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Moving or designed to move smoothly along a groove, track, or flat surface.

Example

"They installed large glass sliding doors that open directly onto the back patio."

2

Varying or shifting continuously according to changing conditions, income, or other criteria.

Example

"The community clinic charges patients on a sliding scale based on their annual household income."

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• noun

1

The action or motion of moving smoothly along a surface while maintaining continuous contact with it.

Example

"Proper lubrication reduces friction and prevents wear during the sliding of metal machine parts."

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• Nearby Words

slider
slider turtle
slideshow
sliding
sliding rock
slight
slighting

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the verb 'slide' (from Old English 'slīdan', meaning to glide or slip) combined with the participial suffix '-ing'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sliding. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sliding
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