HEAPING Meaning and
Definition
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Heaping is an adjective that describes something that is piled or accumulated in a large, often excessive, quantity. It signifies the act or state of adding a substantial amount of a particular substance, usually in a disorderly or unorganized manner. When used to describe a physical pile of objects or materials, it denotes a large accumulation or gathering that is often disordered due to its sheer size. This can be exemplified by a heaping pile of leaves, a heaping bowl of food, or a heaping mound of dirt.
In a more metaphorical sense, heaping can also describe an abundance or surplus of non-physical entities. For instance, a heaping amount of praise refers to a profuse, copious, or overflowing quantity of compliments or commendations. Similarly, a heaping dose of criticism denotes an excessive or overwhelming amount of negative feedback. This implies an intensity or heaviness in the degree or magnitude of whatever is being accumulated or added.
Overall, heaping conveys the impression of an excess or substantial quantity beyond what is typically expected or needed, resulting in a conspicuous or exaggerated accumulation. The term is often used to emphasize the abundance, intensity, or disorderliness of a particular substance or concept, whether physical or metaphorical.
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Etymology of HEAPING
The word "heaping" is derived from the Old English word "heapian", which means "to heap up" or "to gather or collect in a pile". The term comes from the Proto-Germanic word "*haupōną", which has similar meanings. This word ultimately traces back to the Proto-Indo-European root "*keup-", meaning "to bend, curve, or arch". Over time, "heapian" evolved into "heaping" in Middle English, with its current meaning of accumulating or piling something in abundance.
Idioms with the word HEAPING
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heaping Pelion upon Ossa
The idiom "heaping Pelion upon Ossa" refers to the act of adding one difficulty or burden upon another, making a situation even more challenging than it already is. It originates from Greek mythology, where Mount Pelion and Mount Ossa were both mountains in the Thessaly region of Greece. In the myth, the giants called the Aloadae attempted to reach Mount Olympus by piling Mount Pelion upon Mount Ossa in order to climb to the heavens. Thus, the idiom implies the futile and excessive efforts of adding one problem upon another.
Similar spelling words for HEAPING
- heaving,
- Hoping,
- healing,
- Reaping,
- Heaping,
- helping,
- leaping,
- heating,
- hearing,
- Aping,
- heading,
- shaping,
- Hopping.
Conjugate verb Heaping
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