in keeping with — in accordance with; consistent with; matching or suitable for something
Part of speech: PREPOSITION
Definition: in accordance with; consistent with; matching or suitable for something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪn ˈkiːpɪŋ wɪð/
Example Sentences
- Wearing pajamas to a job interview is definitely not in keeping with professional standards.
- The museum's quiet policy is in keeping with its purpose of preserving historical artifacts.
- His decision to skip dessert was totally in keeping with his New Year's resolution... until he saw the chocolate cake.
in keeping with
PREPOSITION[/ɪn ˈkiːpɪŋ wɪð/]
in accordance with; consistent with; matching or suitable for something
The new library was built in keeping with the town's old brick style.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
This phrase derives from the verb 'keep' (to maintain, preserve), with 'keeping' functioning as a gerund meaning 'maintenance' or 'care.' The literal sense of 'in keeping with' was 'in a state of being maintained together with,' describing alignment or harmony with a standard or atmosphere. Over time, it evolved to mean 'in accordance with' or 'consistent with.'
Breakdown
in (preposition: within, according to) + keeping (gerund of keep: maintaining, preserving) + with (preposition: together with) = in a state of being maintained together with something, thus 'consistent with' or 'in accordance with.'
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📝Examples
“Wearing pajamas to a job interview is definitely not in keeping with professional standards.”
“The museum's quiet policy is in keeping with its purpose of preserving historical artifacts.”
“His decision to skip dessert was totally in keeping with his New Year's resolution... until he saw the chocolate cake.”
“The new uniform design is in keeping with the school's modern image.”
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