Definition of Yielding

1. Noun. A verbal act of admitting defeat.

Exact synonyms: Giving Up, Surrender
Generic synonyms: Relinquishing, Relinquishment
Derivative terms: Surrender, Yield

2. Adjective. Inclined to yield to argument or influence or control. "A timid yielding person"
Similar to: Docile

3. Noun. The act of conceding or yielding.
Exact synonyms: Conceding, Concession
Generic synonyms: Acquiescence, Assent
Specialized synonyms: Bye, Pass
Derivative terms: Concede, Concede, Concede, Concede, Concede, Concede, Yield

4. Adjective. Lacking stiffness and giving way to pressure. "A deep yielding layer of foam rubber"
Similar to: Soft

5. Adjective. Tending to give in or surrender or agree. "Too yielding to make a stand against any encroachments"

Definition of Yielding

1. a. Inclined to give way, or comply; flexible; compliant; accommodating; as, a yielding temper.

2. a. Inclined to give way, or comply; flexible; compliant; accommodating; as, a yielding temper.

Definition of Yielding

1. yield [v] - See also: yield

Medical Definition of Yielding

1. Inclined to give way, or comply; flexible; compliant; accommodating; as, a yielding temper. Yielding and paying, the initial words of that clause in leases in which the rent to be paid by the lessee is mentioned and reserved. Synonym: Obsequious; attentive. Yielding, Obsequious, Attentive. In many cases a man may be attentive or yielding in a high degree without any sacrifice of his dignity; but he who is obsequious seeks to gain favor by excessive and mean compliances for some selfish end. Yield"ingly, Yield"ingness. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Yielding

yibbles
yicker
yickered
yickering
yickers
yid
Yiddish
yids
yield
yield
yieldable
yielded
yielder
yielders
yielding (current term)
yielding (current term)
yieldingly
yieldings
yields
yield strength
yield stress
yield up
yike
yikes
yikker
yikkered
yikkering
yikkers
yill
yills

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