I. ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ noun
Etymology: on + going, n. (after go on, v.)
1. ongoings plural : goings-on
the ongoings in the Orient — Forbes
2. : the action of going on : the action of continued forward movement : progress , development
throughout this entire period of the world's ongoing — P.W.Sinks
II. adjective
Etymology: on (II) + going, adjective (after go on, v.)
: that is going on:
a. : that is actually in process
ongoing and contemplated research on language — American Anthrop. Association Bulletin
ongoing activities of the world — S.H.Horton
b. : that is continuously moving forward : making progress : growing , developing
the long ongoing history of Christian thought — W.L.Sperry
ongoing human society exacts a high degree of conformity — Bernard Rosenberg
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