Meaning & use
stemming
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Originating or arising from a particular source or cause.
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Her anxiety was stemming from years of financial stress.
The dispute is stemming from a disagreement over the will.
A note on using this word
Almost always followed by 'from' to introduce the cause or origin of something.
Words with a similar meaning
arisingoriginating
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