acknowledging

English

Etymology

From acknowledge + -ing.

Verb

acknowledging

1. present participle and gerund of acknowledg
2. present participle and gerund of acknowledge

Noun

acknowledging (plural acknowledgings)

1. (archaic) The act of acknowledging something. [from 16th c.]

   Synonyms: acknowledgement, knowledge

Adjective

acknowledging (comparative more acknowledging, superlative most acknowledging)

1. That acknowledges, in various sense; (especially) that notices or recognises someone or something. [from 17th c.]
2. (obsolete, specifically) Expressing esteem or gratitude. [17th–19th c.]
   • 1748, [Samuel Richardson], chapter 2, in Clarissa. Or, The History of a Young Lady: […], volume I, London: […] S[amuel] Richardson; [a]nd sold by A[ndrew] Millar, […], →OCLC:

     Miss Buddulph's answer […] is not a bad one, although you perhaps may think it too acknowledging for the female character.

Derived terms

• nonacknowledging