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becoming

[bih-kuhm-ing]

adjective

  1. that suits or gives a pleasing effect or attractive appearance, as to a person or thing.

    a becoming dress; a becoming hairdo.

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  2. suitable; appropriate; proper.

    a becoming sentiment.

    Synonyms: , , , , , , ,


noun

  1. any process of change.

  2. Aristotelianism.any change involving realization of potentialities, as a movement from the lower level of potentiality to the higher level of actuality.

becoming

/ ɪˈʌɪŋ /

adjective

  1. suitable; appropriate

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. any process of change

  2. (in the philosophy of Aristotle) any change from the lower level of potentiality to the higher level of actuality

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • becomingly adverb
  • becomingness noun
  • well-becoming adjective
  • ˈdzԲ adverb
  • ˈdzԲԱ noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of becoming1

First recorded in 1555–65; become + -ing 1, -ing 2
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In other words, they argue that if aid providers working in a conflict are seen as taking a side, those workers and the aid recipients risk becoming targets.

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But the ruins are becoming hidden or replaced by tall office complexes and apartments, and a skyline dotted with cranes and scaffolding.

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He believes that making Toothless more closely resemble a mammal, rather than a reptile, and giving him pet-like qualities were the keys for him becoming so memorable.

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News of former England football captain Beckham becoming a 'Sir' emerged last week, while rugby league legend Boston was knighted on Monday.

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The whiff of US indecision over Aukus feeds into long-term criticism in some quarters that Australia is becoming too reliant on the country.

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