hardening
|hard/en/ing|
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/ˈhɑrdənɪŋ/
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/ˈhɑːd(ə)nɪŋ/
(harden)
to make hard
Etymology
Etymology Information
'hardening' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'heardian,' where 'heard' meant 'hard.'
Historical Evolution
'heardian' transformed into the Middle English word 'harden,' and eventually became the modern English word 'harden.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make hard,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of becoming or making something hard or harder.
The hardening of the cement took several hours.
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Verb 1
present participle of 'harden'.
The clay is hardening in the sun.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41