Attuning

/əˈtjuːnɪŋ/ verb

Definition

The present participle of 'attune'—the ongoing process of bringing something into harmony or adjustment.

Etymology

From 'attune' + '-ing' participle suffix, following standard English verb formation for continuous or ongoing action.

Kelly Says

The gerund form reminds us that harmony isn't a fixed state—it's an active, ongoing process, whether you're tuning an instrument, adjusting to a new relationship, or sensing a room's mood.

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