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Added 9 October 2026

concerning

/kənˈsɝnɪŋ/ adjective

In Latin: de Wiktionary

adjective Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about concerning at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Causing concern; worrying.
It's very concerning that our neighbour seems to be crying very loudly these days.
Important.

preposition

Regarding, respecting.
Physically, everything is perfect, but concerning your mental state, you have some problems.

verb

present participle and gerund of concern

noun

That which one is concerned in; one's business.

Origin

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

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