stumbling
verbnounattested in dialogue
- //ˈstʌmblɪŋ//
- //ˈstʌmbl̩ɪŋ//
The motion of one who stumbles.
verb
- 1
Also a form of stumblepresent participle and gerund of stumble
noun
- 1
The motion of one who stumbles.
Some evolutionary theorists stress that cultural innovation allows human beings to overcome the blind stumblings of natural selection: we deliberately solve a problem and pass on that solution to our descendants, who improve on it in turn.
Forms
- plural
- stumblings
stuffing · The matter used to stuff hollow objects such as pillows and…stuffy · Poorly ventilated; partially plugged.stumble · A fall, trip or substantial misstep.
stumbling · The motion of one who stumbles.
stump · The remains of something that has been cut off; especially…Stump · A surname.stun · To incapacitate; especially by inducing disorientation or…