Concerning

Pronunciation: /kənˈsɜrnɪŋ/

Definitions of concerning

preposition used to indicate the subject of a discussion or the topic of a statement; regarding or relating to

Example Sentences

A1 I have a question concerning my homework.

A2 She sent an email concerning the upcoming meeting.

B1 The report provided detailed information concerning the new regulations.

B2 The discussion focused on issues concerning environmental sustainability.

C1 The professor gave a lecture concerning the history of art in the 20th century.

C2 The book offers a comprehensive analysis concerning the impact of globalization on culture.

Examples of concerning in a Sentence

formal The committee will be holding a meeting concerning the new policy changes.

informal We need to have a talk concerning your recent behavior.

slang I heard some gossip concerning that new couple at school.

figurative His art always sparks conversations concerning societal issues.

Grammatical Forms of concerning

• past tense: concerned
• plural: concerns
• comparative: more concerning
• superlative: most concerning
• present tense: concern
• future tense: will concern
• perfect tense: have concerned
• continuous tense: is concerning
• singular: concerns
• positive degree: concerning
• infinitive: to concern
• gerund: concerning
• participle: concerned

Origin and Evolution of concerning

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French, Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'concerning' originated from the Old French word 'concernant', which is derived from the Latin word 'concernere' meaning 'to relate to'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'concerning' has retained its original meaning of 'relating to' but has also taken on the additional connotation of 'about' or 'regarding'.