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- [kwik-uh n]
- /ˈkwɪk ən/
- /ˈkwɪk.ən/
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- [kwik-uh n]
- /ˈkwɪk ən/
Definitions of quickening word
- verb with object quickening to make more rapid; accelerate; hasten: She quickened her pace. 1
- verb with object quickening to give or restore vigor or activity to; stir up, rouse, or stimulate: to quicken the imagination. 1
- verb with object quickening to revive; restore life to: The spring rains quickened the earth. 1
- verb without object quickening to become more active, sensitive, etc.: This drug causes the pulse to quicken. 1
- verb without object quickening to become alive; receive life. 1
- verb without object quickening (of the mother) to enter that stage of pregnancy in which the fetus gives indications of life. 1
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Origin of quickening
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
First recorded in 1250-1300, quicken is from the Middle English word quikenen. See quick, -en1
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Parts of speech for Quickening
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
quickening popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
quickening usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for quickening
noun quickening
- revivification — to restore to life; give new life to; revive; reanimate.
- galvanization — to stimulate by or as if by a galvanic current.
- invigoration — to give vigor to; fill with life and energy; energize.
- revitalization — to give new life to.
- recrudescence — breaking out afresh or into renewed activity; revival or reappearance in active existence.
adjective quickening
- stimulating — to rouse to action or effort, as by encouragement or pressure; spur on; incite: to stimulate his interest in mathematics.
- animating — Present participle of animate.
- appealing — Someone or something that is appealing is pleasing and attractive.
- arousing — causing sexual excitement
- bracing — If you describe something, especially a place, climate, or activity as bracing, you mean that it makes you feel fresh and full of energy.
Antonyms for quickening
adjective quickening
- boring — Someone or something boring is so dull and uninteresting that they make people tired and impatient.
- depressing — Something that is depressing makes you feel sad and disappointed.
- discouraging — to deprive of courage, hope, or confidence; dishearten; dispirit.
- dull — not sharp; blunt: a dull knife.
- unexciting — producing excitement; stirring; thrilling: an exciting account of his trip to Tibet.
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