outbreaking

English

Etymology 1

From Middle English outbrekynge, equivalent to outbreak +‎ -ing and/or out- +‎ breaking.

Noun

outbreaking (plural outbreakings)

1. The act of breaking out; an outbreak.
2. Something which bursts forth or is sent out.

   outbreaking of passion

Etymology 2

From outbreak +‎ -ing.

Verb

outbreaking

1. present participle and gerund of outbreak

References

• “outbreaking”, in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: G. & C. Merriam, 1913, →OCLC.

Anagrams

• breaking out