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Added 8 October 2026

touching

/ˈtʌt͡ʃɪŋ/ verb

In Latin: flexanimus Wiktionary

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

present participle and gerund of touch

adjective

Provoking sadness and pity; that can cause sadness or heartbreak among witnesses to a sad event or situation.
a touching story
In direct contact with.

preposition

Regarding; concerning.

noun

The act by which something is touched.
A snack served with alcoholic drinks in an informal environment.

Origin

From Middle English touchynge, equivalent to touch + -ing.

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