Word
stemmed
US/ˈstɛmd/
UK/stˈɛmd/
Definition
v. to come from or be caused by something else. You use this to explain the origin or reason for a situation.
v. to originate from or be caused by a specific source. Often used in the past tense followed by the preposition 'from'.
Examples
“Her fear of water stemmed from a childhood accident.”
“The current economic crisis stemmed from a series of bad investments made by the national bank years ago.”
“While the immediate conflict was triggered by a border dispute, the underlying tension stemmed from decades of cultural and political disagreements that had never been fully resolved.”
Examples
simple
“Her fear of water stemmed from a childhood accident.”
contextual
“The current economic crisis stemmed from a series of bad investments made by the national bank years ago.”
complex
“While the immediate conflict was triggered by a border dispute, the underlying tension stemmed from decades of cultural and political disagreements that had never been fully resolved.”
Usage
Typically used in the past tense ('stemmed') and requires the preposition 'from'.
Pitfall
The problem stemmed of a misunderstanding.
The problem stemmed from a misunderstanding.
The verb 'stem' must be paired with the preposition 'from', not 'of'.
Real-World Examples
“Police have said the killing may have stemmed from a relationship-related matter.” “Police have said that the killing may have stemmed from a relationship-related matter.” Scan code
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