Loosening: meaning, definitions and examples

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loosening

 

[ หˆluหsษ™nษชล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

physical movement

To make something less tight or strict. To become less tight or strict.

Synonyms

relax, slacken, unfasten

Examples of usage

  • The screws on the chair were loosened to make it more comfortable.
  • After a few days of relaxation, the muscles in my body started loosening up.
  • She felt like she was finally loosening her grip on the situation.
Context #2 | Noun

physical movement

The act of making something less tight or strict.

Synonyms

relaxation, slackening, unfastening

Examples of usage

  • The loosening of the restrictions allowed for more creativity.
  • With the loosening of the regulations, the company was able to expand.

Translations

Translations of the word "loosening" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น afrouxamento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคขเฅ€เคฒเคพเคชเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Lockerung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pelonggaran

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพัะปะฐะฑะปะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rozluลบnienie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ทฉใฟ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท relรขchement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ aflojamiento

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gevลŸeme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋Š์Šจํ•ด์ง

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุฎููŠู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ uvolnฤ›nรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ uvoฤพnenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ”พๆพ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ rahljanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ losun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะพัะฐาฃััƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒ แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ boลŸalma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ aflojamiento

Etymology

The word 'loosening' is derived from the verb 'loosen', which originated in Middle English from the Old English word 'losnian'. The concept of loosening has been a part of human behavior for centuries, as people have always sought ways to make things less tight or strict. Whether it's physical objects, rules, or emotions, the idea of loosening has played a significant role in various aspects of life.

See also: loose, loosely, loosen, looseness.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,333, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.