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yielding

yiel·ding

UK/ˈjiːldɪŋ/ US/ˈjildɪŋ/ uncommon
adjective (4) noun (2)

adjective

1.

inclined to yield to argument or influence or control

  • “a timid yielding person”
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2.

lacking stiffness and giving way to pressure

  • “a deep yielding layer of foam rubber”
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3.

tending to give in or surrender or agree

  • “too yielding to make a stand against any encroachments” V.I.Parrington
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noun

1.

a verbal act of admitting defeat

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Origin

From Middle English ȝeldinge, ȝeldynge, ȝeldinde, ȝeldand, from Old English ġyldende, ġieldende, present participle of ġieldan (“to yield, pay”), equivalent to yield + -ing.

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