unfolding

Thân thiện

The story describes the unfolding of a small town's history.

Definition

Noun: 1. The process of opening, developing, or revealing something gradually: The act or instance of something becoming open, clear, or known over time. It often describes a natural, continuous process of development or disclosure. * The unfolding of the flower's petals was captured in a time-lapse video. * We watched the unfolding of the political scandal with great interest.

Usage

The word "unfolding" is primarily used as a noun to describe a process that happens in stages. It emphasizes the dynamic, ongoing nature of an event, story, or development as it progresses from a beginning point toward a conclusion or full realization.

Examples

• The documentary detailed the unfolding of the peace negotiations over several months.
• Scientists are studying the unfolding of the universe since the Big Bang.
• She sat quietly, observing the unfolding of the drama on stage.

Advanced Usage

• "In the unfolding of...": Used to specify the context of a developing process.
  • In the unfolding of this complex narrative, the hero's true motives are revealed.

Variants and Related Words

• Unfold (verb): To open or spread out; to develop or be revealed.
  • He unfolded the map on the table. The story unfolds in a small village.
• Development (noun): A related concept, but "unfolding" often carries a more organic, narrative, or inevitable connotation.

Synonyms

• Evolution: A process of gradual development.
• Unfurlment: The act of unrolling or opening out (less common).
• Revelation: The making known of something previously secret or unknown.
• Progression: The process of developing or moving gradually towards a more advanced state.

Antonyms

• Conclusion: The end or finish of an event or process.
• Cessation: The fact or process of ending or being brought to an end.
• Stagnation: A state of inactivity or lack of development.

Related Phrases

• As events unfold: A common phrase used to describe watching a situation develop in real time.
  • We will adjust our strategy as events unfold.
• The unfolding story/situation/drama: A standard collocation emphasizing the narrative quality of a developing event.
  • The entire nation was captivated by the unfolding drama of the election.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a developmental process
   • the flowering of antebellum culture

Từ đồng nghĩa

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