Outlying

Pronunciation: /ˈaʊtˌlaɪɪŋ/

Definitions of outlying

adjective relating to areas that are far from the center of a town or city

Example Sentences

A1 The outlying areas of the city are less crowded.

A2 We decided to explore the outlying villages during our vacation.

B1 The outlying regions of the country often have unique customs and traditions.

B2 The outlying islands are known for their pristine beaches and crystal-clear waters.

C1 The government is working on improving infrastructure in the outlying provinces.

C2 The outlying territories of the empire were difficult to govern due to their remote locations.

Examples of outlying in a Sentence

formal The outlying regions of the country are often overlooked in discussions about economic development.

informal The outlying neighborhoods don't get as much attention as the city center.

slang I heard there's a cool party happening in the outlying area tonight.

figurative Her outlying thoughts wandered far from the task at hand.

Grammatical Forms of outlying

• past tense: outlied
• plural: outlying
• comparative: more outlying
• superlative: most outlying
• present tense: outlies
• future tense: will outlie
• perfect tense: has outlied
• continuous tense: is outlying
• singular: outlying
• positive degree: outlying
• infinitive: to outlie
• gerund: outlying
• participle: outlied

Origin and Evolution of outlying

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'outlying' originated from the Middle English term 'utlyng' which was derived from the Old English word 'ūtlendisc' meaning 'foreign'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'outlying' shifted from 'foreign' to 'distant' or 'remote', referring to areas situated far from the center or main part of a region.