scheming
[ skee-ming ]
/ ˈski mɪŋ /
adjective
given to making plans, especially sly and underhand ones; crafty.
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OTHER WORDS FROM scheming
schem·ing·ly, adverbun·schem·ing, adjectiveWords nearby scheming
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Definition for scheming (2 of 2)
scheme
[ skeem ]
/ skim /
noun
verb (used with object), schemed, schem·ing.
to devise as a scheme; plan; plot; contrive.
verb (used without object), schemed, schem·ing.
to lay schemes; devise plans; plot.
Origin of scheme
1545–55; < Medieval Latin schēma (stem schēmat-) < Greek schêma form, figure
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British Dictionary definitions for scheming (1 of 2)
scheming
/ (ˈskiːmɪŋ) /
adjective
given to making plots; cunning
noun
intrigues
Derived forms of scheming
schemingly, adverbBritish Dictionary definitions for scheming (2 of 2)
scheme
/ (skiːm) /
noun
verb
(tr) to devise a system for
to form intrigues (for) in an underhand manner
Derived forms of scheme
schemer, nounWord Origin for scheme
C16: from Latin schema, from Greek skhēma form
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Idioms and Phrases with scheming
scheme
see best-laid plans (schemes).
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