backgrounding

The act by which something is backgrounded, in any sense.

Noun

  1. The act by which something is backgrounded, in any sense.
    • For example, in backgroundings, the causal connective does not introduce causes, motives, or norms, but rather, whatever items of information enable the recipient to "understand better" the speaker's claim. - 1992,...
  2. An intermediate stage in cattle production, between weaning and placement in a feedlot, during which the calf's weight and immunity are significantly increased by feeding with forage and grains.

Forms

backgroundings

Related

backgrounder

Verb

  1. present participle and gerund of background