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Meaning of concerning
The primary meaning of "concerning" is to be connected or related to something.
Etymology of concerning
The word "concerning" has its roots in the Old French word "concerner", which is derived from the Latin words "con" (meaning "together") and "cernere" (meaning "to separate" or "to distinguish").
Historically, the word "concerning" was used in the 15th century to mean "to relate to" or "to pertain to", and its usage has evolved over time to include its current meanings.
Synonyms
regarding
pertaining to
about
relating to
with respect to
in relation to
respecting
on the subject of
in connection with
in reference to
touching
dealing with
referring to
on
respecting
apropos
as regards
insofar as
in terms of
with reference to
in respect of
in the matter of
as to
in regard to
concerning
about
relating
pertinent
relevant
applicable
connected
associated
linked
correlated
corresponding
coincident
concurrent
in conjunction with
together with
alongside
in association with
in combination with
in tandem with
hand in hand with
in line with
in keeping with
in accordance with
in harmony with
in concurrence with
in agreement with
Definitions
- Oxford Languages defines "concerning" as a preposition meaning "regarding" or "with reference to".
- * It can also be used as an adjective to describe something that causes worry or anxiety.
Usage Examples
- The new policy is concerning, as it may affect many employees.
- * The report is concerning the recent developments in the field of medicine.
- * I am writing to express my concerns concerning the proposed changes.
Antonyms
unrelated
unconnected
unrelated
detached
separate
disconnected
independent
isolated
unassociated
dissociated
severed
split
divided
apart
discrete
distinct
unrelated
inconsequential
insignificant
irrelevant
immaterial
unimportant
nonessential
negligible
minor
trivial
inconsequential
unremarkable
unnoteworthy
unnoticed
disregarded
ignored
overlooked
unconcerned
unmindful
unaware
oblivious
indifferent
apathetic
uninterested
disinterested