Halting

Pronunciation: /ˈhɔltɪŋ/

Definitions of halting

adjective showing hesitation or uncertainty

Example Sentences

A1 The halting bus finally arrived at the station.

A2 She spoke in a halting manner, struggling to find the right words.

B1 The halting progress of the construction project was frustrating for everyone involved.

B2 The halting negotiations between the two countries have yet to produce any significant results.

C1 The halting rhythm of the music added to the suspense of the scene.

C2 Despite his halting speech, he was able to convey his message effectively.

Examples of halting in a Sentence

formal The halting progress of the construction project has caused delays in the overall timeline.

informal The halting traffic on the highway made me late for work.

slang The halting WiFi connection is driving me crazy.

figurative His halting speech revealed his nervousness during the presentation.

Grammatical Forms of halting

• past tense: halted
• plural: haltings
• comparative: more halting
• superlative: most halting
• present tense: halt
• future tense: will halt
• perfect tense: have halted
• continuous tense: is halting
• singular: halting
• positive degree: halting
• infinitive: to halt
• gerund: halting
• participle: halting

Origin and Evolution of halting

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'halting' originated from the Old English word 'haltung' which meant limping or stumbling.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'halting' evolved to also mean hesitant or stopping abruptly in speech or movement.