Lagging

Pronunciation: /ˈlæɡɪŋ/

Definitions of lagging

verb fall behind in movement, progress, or development; be delayed

Example Sentences

A1 The internet connection was lagging during the video call.

A2 My computer is lagging because I have too many programs open.

B1 The team's performance is lagging behind the competition.

B2 The company's profits are lagging due to poor sales this quarter.

C1 The project is lagging behind schedule and needs to be completed soon.

C2 The country's infrastructure development is lagging compared to other nations.

Examples of lagging in a Sentence

formal The company's profits are lagging behind projections for this quarter.

informal Our team is lagging behind in the competition, we need to step up our game.

slang I can't believe you're still lagging, hurry up!

figurative Her dreams were lagging behind her reality, causing her to feel stuck.

Grammatical Forms of lagging

• past tense: lagged
• plural: laggings
• comparative: more lagging
• superlative: most lagging
• present tense: lag
• future tense: will lag
• perfect tense: have lagged
• continuous tense: is lagging
• singular: lagging
• positive degree: lagging
• infinitive: to lag
• gerund: lagging
• participle: lagging

Origin and Evolution of lagging

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'lagging' originated from the Middle English word 'laggen' which means to delay or linger.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe delays or lingering, the word 'lagging' has evolved to also refer to insulation material used to prevent heat loss or to cover pipes.