Regarding
/rɪˈɡɑːr.dɪŋ/noun
Concerning or with respect to a particular subject.
Did you know?“Regarding” ultimately shares an ancient Germanic ancestry with “guard,” “ward,” and “beware”—all linked to the idea of watching or protecting.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*wer-
“To perceive, watch, or pay attention to”
Early Germanic
Proto-Germanic
*wardōną
“To watch, guard, or keep watch”
11th Century
Old French
garder
“To guard, preserve, or keep watch”
12th Century
Old French
regarder
“To look at, observe, or consider; literally formed with re- and garder”
13th Century
Anglo-Norman/French
regard
“Attention, consideration, or a look”
14th Century
English
regarding
“Concerning or in respect of”