Meaning & Definition of word "Coping"

Coping

/ˈkoʊ.pɪŋ/

1. The process of managing stressful situations or emotions.
- Example: She developed effective coping strategies to deal with her anxiety.
2. Materials or a structure that serves as a protective covering or topping.
- Example: The coping on the brick wall helps prevent water damage.

1. Present participle of cope; to deal effectively with something difficult.
- Example: He is coping with the challenges of his new job.
2. To manage, adapt, or adjust to something.
- Example: She is coping with the loss of her pet by talking to friends.

●Derived from Middle English 'copen', meaning to cover.

coping mechanism:

A strategy used to manage stressful situations.

coping skills:

Techniques that help an individual handle stress or adversity.

resilience:

The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties.

adaptation:

The process of adjusting to new conditions.

Meaning: Just getting by without full resolution.

● Example Sentence: I'm not thriving, just coping with life right now.

Meaning: Using humor or creativity to deal with tough situations.

● Example Sentence: They were coping by making jokes about their stress.