upbringing
nounattested in dialogue
- //ˈʌpˌbrɪŋɪŋ//
The traits acquired during one's childhood training
noun
- 1
The traits acquired during one's childhood training
- 2
The raising or training of a child.
Through her upbringing, Mildred's father had carefully programmed her to expect very little from life.
Etymology
From Middle English upbringinge, equivalent to upbring + -ing.
Forms
- plural
- upbringings
up · Indicating movement towards or location at a higher place or…up- · Used to indicate increase.upbeat · Having a fast pace, tempo, or beat.
upbringing · The traits acquired during one's childhood training
upcoming · Happening or appearing in the relatively near future.update · An additional piece of information, an addition to existing…upgrade · An upward grade or slope.