Heating — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈhēt/

Meaning & Definition of Heating

Heating (verb)

  1. to become warm or hot
  2. to start to spoil from heat
  3. to make warm or hot
  4. to become warm or hot
  5. to become more active, intense, or angry
  6. to cause (something) to become warm or hot

Heating (noun)

  1. an electric mat that heats up and is held against the body to reduce pain
  2. the rapid and uniform heating throughout a nonconducting material by means of a high-frequency electromagnetic field
  3. heating of material by means of an electric current that is caused to flow through the material or its container by electromagnetic induction
  4. heating of spaces especially for human comfort by any means (such as fuel, electricity, or solar radiation) with the heater either within the space or external to it
  5. a system that heats all parts of a building
  6. a heating system that is placed under the floor of a building

Word Forms of Heating

Inflections: heated, heats, heated up, heating up, heats up

Derived words: heatable (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Heating

Middle English heten, going back to Old English hǣtan, going back to Germanic *haitjan- (whence also Middle Dutch hēten "to make warm," Old High German heizen, Old Norse heita "to make hot, brew"), derivative of *haita- "having a high temperature, burning" hot:1

First known use: before 12th centuryi

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Heating

Words & Phrases Containing Heating

heating pad, dielectric heating, induction heating, space heating, central heating, underfloor heating

Frequently Asked Questions about Heating

What does "Heating" mean?

"Heating" means to become warm or hot. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to become warm or hot. It has 12 distinct senses.

Is "Heating" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Heating" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

Is "Heating" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B1-level word, "Heating" is typical of Cambridge B1 Preliminary (PET), IELTS band 4.0–5.0, TOEFL iBT 42–71, PTE Academic 43–58, TOEIC Listening & Reading 550+.

How do you pronounce "Heating"?

"Heating" is pronounced /ˈhēt/.

What is the origin of the word "Heating"?

"Heating" comes from Middle English heten, going back to Old English hǣtan, going back to Germanic *haitjan- (whence also Middle Dutch hēten "to make warm," Old High German heizen, Old Norse heita "to make hot, brew"), derivative of *haita- "having a high temperature, burning" hot:1. First known use: before 12th centuryi.

What does "Heating" mean as a verb?

As a verb, "Heating" means: to become warm or hot; to start to spoil from heat; to make warm or hot.

What does "Heating" mean as a noun?

As a noun, "Heating" means: an electric mat that heats up and is held against the body to reduce pain; the rapid and uniform heating throughout a nonconducting material by means of a high-frequency electromagnetic field; heating of material by means of an electric current that is caused to flow through the material or its container by electromagnetic induction.

What CEFR level is "Heating"?

"Heating" is a B1-level word in SophDict's CEFR vocabulary lists, which group English words from A1 (beginner) to C2 (proficient).