taxing
Meanings
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adjective
Relating to or being a burden or charge, especially one that is imposed by authority on persons or businesses.
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verb
Subjecting (something) to a heavy or burdensome demand or pressure.
Rhymes
Words rhyming with taxingmaxing , axing , vexing
Variants
List of all variants of taxing that leads to same resulttaxing , taxingly , tax , taxable , taxed , taxer , taxers , taxes , tax with , taxed with , taxes with , taxing with
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).taxes, taxing, taxed, taxable
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.Originally meaning 'forced payment to a ruler,' from Old French 'taxer' 'to assess' or 'to adjudge.'
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
The term 'tax' comes from the Old French word 'taxer', meaning 'to assess'.
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The first recorded use of the term 'tax' in English was in 1297.
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The highest tax rate in history was in France during the French Revolution, where the top tax rate reached 83%.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Taxation: The process of levying and collecting taxes.
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Fiscal policy: Government actions to influence the economy through taxing and spending.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.In literature, 'taxing' has been used metaphorically to describe emotional or mental burdens. In art, taxing themes include the struggle against oppressive authorities and the human condition.
How to Memorize "taxing"
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visualize
- Visualize a heavy burden or a large financial charge.
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associate
- Associate the word 'taxing' with 'burden' or 'charge'.
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mnemonics
- Create a mnemonic by remembering 'T-A-X' stands for 'Taxes Are Expensive'.
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