FOLDING
Dictionary entry overview: What does folding mean?
• FOLDING (noun)
The noun FOLDING has 3 senses:
1. the process whereby a protein molecule assumes its intricate three-dimensional shape
2. a geological process that causes a bend in a stratum of rock
3. the act of folding
Familiarity information: FOLDING used as a noun is uncommon.
• FOLDING (adjective)
The adjective FOLDING has 1 sense:
1. capable of being folded up and stored
Familiarity information: FOLDING used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
• FOLDING (noun)
Meaning:
The process whereby a protein molecule assumes its intricate three-dimensional shape
Classified under:
Nouns denoting natural processes
Synonyms:
folding; protein folding
Context example:
understanding protein folding is the next step in deciphering the genetic code
Hypernyms ("folding" is a kind of...):
biological process; organic process (a process occurring in living organisms)
Meaning:
A geological process that causes a bend in a stratum of rock
Classified under:
Nouns denoting natural processes
Synonyms:
folding; fold
Hypernyms ("folding" is a kind of...):
geologic process; geological process ((geology) a natural process whereby geological features are modified)
Meaning:
The act of folding
Classified under:
Nouns denoting acts or actions
Synonyms:
folding; fold
Context example:
he gave the napkins a double fold
Hypernyms ("folding" is a kind of...):
change of shape (an action that changes the shape of something)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "folding"):
pleating; plication (folding in parallel folds)
• FOLDING (adjective)
Meaning:
Capable of being folded up and stored
Synonyms:
foldable; foldaway; folding
Context example:
a foldaway bed
Similar:
collapsable; collapsible (capable of collapsing or being collapsed)
