concerning

Etymology

From concern +‎ -ing. The adjective and preposition follow from the verb.

Pronunciation

• (General American) IPA^(key): /kənˈsɝnɪŋ/
• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /kənˈsɜːnɪŋ/

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• Rhymes: -ɜː(ɹ)nɪŋ

Adjective

concerning (comparative more concerning, superlative most concerning)

1. Causing concern; worrisome.
2. (obsolete) important
   • South

     So great and so concerning truth.

Preposition

concerning

1. Regarding, respecting.
   • Bible, Numbers x. 29

     The Lord hath spoken good concerning Israel.

Verb

concerning

1. present participle of concern

Noun

concerning (plural concernings)

1. That which one is concerned in; one's business.
   • William Shakespeare, Measure for Measure

     We shall write to you, / As Time and our Concernings shall importune, / How it goes with us, and do look to know / What doth befall you here.