How Do You Spell ANNEXING?

Pronunciation: [ˈanɛksɪŋ] (IPA)

Annexing is a verb that refers to the act of adding something to an existing structure or property. The phonetic transcription of this word is /ˈæn.ɛks.ɪŋ/. The first syllable "an" is pronounced like "ant" without the "t" sound, while the second syllable "nex" is pronounced like "necks" without the "s" sound. The final syllable "ing" is pronounced like "ing" in the word "sing". The spelling of "Annexing" can sometimes be confused with the word "annexin", a protein found in cells.

ANNEXING Meaning and Definition

  1. Annexing refers to the act of incorporating or adding something, typically a piece of land or territory, into an existing entity. It involves the process of incorporating an external location or property into the jurisdiction or control of another, usually on a larger scale. Annexing can occur through legal and political means, such as through treaties, agreements, or legislative actions.

    In the context of international relations, annexing is often used to describe the action taken by a country to acquire or claim sovereignty over another territory. This may involve declaring the newly acquired land as part of its own territory, establishing administrative control, and assimilating it into existing legal and governmental structures.

    Annexing can also occur within the bounds of a single country, whereby a smaller region or municipality is incorporated into a larger one. In such cases, the larger entity is responsible for providing governance, public services, and infrastructure to the newly annexed area. This process typically involves negotiations, referendums, or resolutions passed by legislative bodies.

    The motivations behind annexing can vary greatly and may include economic, strategic, political, or cultural reasons. However, annexation can often be a controversial and contentious issue, stirring debates and disputes among countries or within a nation's internal affairs. It may raise concerns related to territorial integrity, self-determination, international law violations, or the violation of the rights and wishes of the affected population.

Common Misspellings for ANNEXING

Etymology of ANNEXING

The word annexing originates from the Latin word annexus, which is the past participle of the verb annectere. The Latin term combines ad (meaning to) and nexus (meaning join or bind). The English word annex was derived from the Latin annexus, and annexing serves as the present participle form of annex.

Similar spelling words for ANNEXING

  • ungazing,
  • Incasing,
  • wenxiang,
  • unkissing,
  • incusing,
  • encasing,
  • unguessing,
  • uncasing.

Conjugate verb Annexing

CONDITIONAL

I would annex
we would annex
you would annex
he/she/it would annex
they would annex

FUTURE

I will annex
we will annex
you will annex
he/she/it will annex
they will annex

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have annexed
we will have annexed
you will have annexed
he/she/it will have annexed
they will have annexed

PAST

I annexed
we annexed
you annexed
he/she/it annexed
they annexed

PAST PERFECT

I had annexed
we had annexed
you had annexed
he/she/it had annexed
they had annexed

PRESENT

I annex
we annex
you annex
he/she/it annexes
they annex

PRESENT PERFECT

I have annexed
we have annexed
you have annexed
he/she/it has annexed
they have annexed
I am annexing
we are annexing
you are annexing
he/she/it is annexing
they are annexing
I was annexing
we were annexing
you were annexing
he/she/it was annexing
they were annexing
I will be annexing
we will be annexing
you will be annexing
he/she/it will be annexing
they will be annexing
I have been annexing
we have been annexing
you have been annexing
he/she/it has been annexing
they have been annexing
I had been annexing
we had been annexing
you had been annexing
he/she/it had been annexing
they had been annexing
I will have been annexing
we will have been annexing
you will have been annexing
he/she/it will have been annexing
they will have been annexing
I would have annexed
we would have annexed
you would have annexed
he/she/it would have annexed
they would have annexed
I would be annexing
we would be annexing
you would be annexing
he/she/it would be annexing
they would be annexing
I would have been annexing
we would have been annexing
you would have been annexing
he/she/it would have been annexing
they would have been annexing

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