be'comingness
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becoming (bɪˈkʌmɪŋ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | suitable; appropriate |
| —n | |
| 2. | any process of change |
| 3. | (in the philosophy of Aristotle) any change from the lower level of potentiality to the higher level of actuality |
| be'comingly | |
| —adv | |
| be'comingness | |
| —n | |
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Be'comingness
is always a great word to know.
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| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
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