organism, being
(noun) a living thing that has (or can develop) the ability to act or function independently
being, beingness, existence, face of the earth
(noun) the state or fact of existing; “a point of view gradually coming into being”; “laws in existence for centuries”; “he appeared on the face of the earth one day”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Originated 1250–1300 from Middle English being; see be + -ing.
being
present participle of be
being (countable and uncountable, plural beings)
A living creature.
The state or fact of existence, consciousness, or life, or something in such a state.
(philosophy) That which has actuality (materially or in concept).
(philosophy) One's basic nature, or the qualities thereof; essence or personality.
(obsolete) An abode; a cottage.
• (a living creature): See also creature
• (the state or fact of existence): See also existence
being
(obsolete) Given that; since.
• as, because, seeing that; see also because
• begin, binge
Source: Wiktionary
Be"ing, p. pr. from Be.
Definition: Existing.
Note: Being was formerly used where we now use having. "Being to go to a ball in a few days." Miss Edgeworth.
Note: In modern usage, is, are, was or were being, with a past participle following (as built, made, etc.) indicates the process toward the completed result expressed by the participle. The form is or was building, in this passive signification, is idiomatic, and, if free from ambiguity, is commonly preferable to the modern is or was being built. The last form of speech is, however, sufficiently authorized by approved writers. The older expression was is, or was, a-building or in building. A man who is being strangled. Lamb. While the article on Burns was being written. Froude. Fresh experience is always being gained. Jowett (Thucyd. )
Be"ing, n.
1. Existence, as opposed to nonexistence; state or sphere of existence. In Him we live, and move, and have our being. Acts xvii. 28.
2. That which exists in any form, whether it be material or spiritual, actual or ideal; living existence, as distinguished from a thing without life; as, a human being; spiritual beings. What a sweet being is an honest mind ! Beau. & Fl. A Being of infinite benevolence and power. Wordsworth.
3. Lifetime; mortal existence. [Obs.] Claudius, thou Wast follower of his fortunes in his being. Webster (1654).
4. An abode; a cottage. [Prov. Eng.] Wright. It was a relief to dismiss them [Sir Roger's servants] into little beings within my manor. Steele.
Be"ing, adv.
Definition: Since; inasmuch as. [Obs. or Colloq.] And being you have Declined his means, you have increased his malice. Beau. & Fl.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
23 November 2024
(adjective) concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations; “theoretical science”
The first coffee-house in Mecca dates back to the 1510s. The beverage was in Turkey by the 1530s. It appeared in Europe circa 1515-1519 and was introduced to England by 1650. By 1675 the country had more than 3,000 coffee houses, and coffee had replaced beer as a breakfast drink.
