Definition of Thing

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Definition of Thing

Thing

Alt. of Ting

Whatever exists, or is conceived to exist, as a separate entity, whether animate or inanimate; any separable or distinguishable object of thought.

An inanimate object, in distinction from a living being; any lifeless material.

A transaction or occurrence; an event; a deed.

A portion or part; something.

A diminutive or slighted object; any object viewed as merely existing; -- often used in pity or contempt.

Clothes; furniture; appurtenances; luggage; as, to pack or store one's things.

Whatever may be possessed or owned; a property; -- distinguished from person.

In Scandinavian countries, a legislative or judicial assembly.

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Thing Quotations

Everytime you smile at someone, it is an action of love, a gift to that person, a beautiful thing.
Mother Teresa

Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.
Albert Einstein

Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is not to stop questioning.
Albert Einstein

The hardest thing to understand in the world is the income tax.
Albert Einstein

The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science.
Albert Einstein

The most incomprehensible thing about the world is that it is comprehensible.
Albert Einstein

The only thing that interferes with my learning is my education.
Albert Einstein

Science is a wonderful thing if one does not have to earn one's living at it.
Albert Einstein

The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing.
Albert Einstein

The only real valuable thing is intuition.
Albert Einstein

Thing Translations

thing in Danish is ting
thing in Dutch is ding, voorwerp
thing in Finnish is esine
thing in French is truc, objet, zinzin
thing in German is Ding, Sache, Ding
thing in Italian is materia
thing in Latin is res rei, quicumque, quendam
thing in Norwegian is ting
thing in Portuguese is objecto, cousa, coisa
thing in Spanish is objecto, objeto, cosa
thing in Swedish is sak, tingest, persedel, ting

Quotes