English Explanatory Dictionary

setting

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The time, place and circumstance in which something (such as a story or picture) is set; context; scenario.
  2. The act of setting (various senses).
  3. A piece of metal in which a precious stone or gem is fixed to form a piece of jewelry.
  4. A level or placement to which a knob or control is set.
  5. The act of marking the position of game, as a setter does.
  6. Hunting with a setter.
  7. Something set in, or inserted.
  8. A piece of vocal or choral music composed for particular words (set to music).
  9. The mounting of a play, etc., for the stage.
  10. The direction of a current of wind.
verb
  1. present participle and gerund of set
adj
  1. That disappears below the horizon.

Pronunciation

/ˈsɛtɪŋ/ en-us-setting.ogg

Word forms

setting settings

Derived words

bonesetting factory setting final setting time firesetting gemsetting hooksetting imagesetting initial setting time nonsetting pacesetting pinsetting scenesetting settingless setting time stonesetting subsetting tasksetting thermosetting toolsetting topsetting trendsetting undersetting agenda-setting felon-setting goal setting gypsy setting jet setting jet-setting pace-setting pin setting place setting quick-setting setting coat setting dog setting pole setting-pole setting rule stage setting table setting table-setting type-setting
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