What is another word for grounding?

Pronunciation: [ɡɹˈa͡ʊndɪŋ] (IPA)

Grounding is a term used to describe the process of making contact with the earth's surface, either physically or metaphorically. Its synonyms vary depending on the context in which it is used. In electrical engineering, it can refer to earthing, which means connecting an electric circuit to the earth's surface. In spiritual and psychological contexts, alluding to a state of being present in the here and now, presentness, centering, mindfulness, and connecting can all be synonyms for grounding. Likewise, some people use anchoring or stabilizing when referring to grounding in a more physical sense, which helps them feel seated in their surroundings and less anxious. Regardless of context, all of these synonyms share the essence of bringing oneself back to a state of stability, balance, and being in the present moment.

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What are the hypernyms for Grounding?

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What are the hyponyms for Grounding?

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What are the opposite words for grounding?

The antonym for grounding may depend on the context or the meaning of the original word. If it pertains to the electrical sense, then the antonym could be insulating or isolating, which means preventing electricity from flowing through. For psychological or emotional grounding, an antonym would be disorienting or destabilizing, meaning causing a lack of stability or connection with reality. If it pertains to aviation, the antonym can be taking off, meaning rising off the ground. In some cases, the opposite of grounding can be floating or drifting, which means not having a solid foundation or being swayed by external factors.

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Usage examples for Grounding

He told her it was a pity that Rich had not stuck to her book-keeping; he himself would have been head clerk by this time had he had her thorough practical grounding instead of having had to knock about the world and fend for himself; and he asked her what sort of a villa-building-site Rainham Parva would, in her opinion, make.
"The Story of Louie"
Oliver Onions
"Doctor Brice commends you much for your grounding the Phillipses so excellently in the Classicks," says Uncle.
"Mary Powell & Deborah's Diary"
Anne Manning
I need not quote more; the sentence goes on to talk about "firmly grounding" something which philosophers and speculators might have taken a century or two more "to establish in embryo;" but those who wish to see it must turn to Mr. Allen's book.
"Luck or Cunning?"
Samuel Butler

Famous quotes with Grounding

  • Putting your hands in the earth is very grounding, if you'll excuse the pun.
    John Glover
  • The grounding in natural sciences which I obtained in the course of my medical studies, including preliminary examinations in botany, zoology, physics, and chemistry, was to become decisive in determining the trend of my literary work.
    Johannes Vilhelm Jensen
  • A theoretical grounding in agronomy must, therefore, include knowledge of biological laws.
    Trofim Lysenko
  • No one's going to be able to operate without a grounding in the basic sciences. Language would be helpful, although English is becoming increasingly international. And travel. You have to have a global attitude.
    Rupert Murdoch
  • My heritage has been my grounding, and it has brought me peace.
    Maureen O'Hara

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