smoothening
|smooth-en-ing|
B2
/ˈsmuːðənɪŋ/
(smoothen)
making smooth
Etymology
Etymology Information
'smoothen' originates from the word 'smooth', which comes from Old English 'smōþ', meaning 'free from roughness'.
Historical Evolution
'smōþ' evolved into Middle English 'smooth', and eventually became the modern English word 'smooth'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'free from roughness', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
present participle of 'smoothen'.
The process of smoothening the surface took several hours.
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Last updated: 2025/03/07 01:43