Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [hahr-dn]
- /ˈhɑr dn/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [hahr-dn]
- /ˈhɑr dn/
Definitions of hardenable word
- verb with object hardenable to make hard or harder: to harden steel. 1
- verb with object hardenable to make pitiless or unfeeling: to harden one's heart. 1
- verb with object hardenable to make rigid or unyielding; stiffen: The rigors of poverty hardened his personality. 1
- verb with object hardenable to strengthen or confirm, especially with reference to character, intentions, feelings, etc.; reinforce. 1
- verb with object hardenable to make hardy, robust, or capable of endurance; toughen. 1
- verb with object hardenable Military. to reinforce the structure of (a military or strategic installation) to protect it from nuclear bombardment. 1
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Origin of hardenable
First appearance:
before 1150 One of the 7% oldest English words
Middle English word dating back to 1150-1200; See origin at hard, -en1
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Parts of speech for Hardenable
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
hardenable popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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