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Definition of taxing

taxing

/ˈtæk.sɪŋ/
tax · ing
Adverb:taxingly
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taxing Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Physically or mentally demanding; requiring great effort, endurance, or patience.

Example

"Caring for a newborn while working full-time proved to be a deeply taxing experience for the new parents."

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• Rhymes for taxing

• Nearby Words

taxidermy
taximan
taximeter
taxing
taxiway
taxman
taxo

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the present participle of the verb 'tax', which entered Middle English via Old French from Latin 'taxare', meaning 'to censure, charge, or compute'. The figurative adjective sense of 'making heavy demands on one's energy or resources' developed in the late 19th century.

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