Quickening: meaning, definitions and examples

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quickening

 

[ ˈkwɪkənɪŋ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

the process of becoming faster or more active

Quickening refers to the acceleration or intensification of a process, often leading to a heightened pace or level of activity. It can be seen as a sudden increase in speed or energy.

Synonyms

acceleration, intensification, speeding up

Examples of usage

  • The quickening of technological advancements has revolutionized the way we communicate.
  • With the quickening of his heartbeat, he knew he was in danger.
  • The quickening of the music signaled the start of the dance.
  • The quickening of economic growth brought prosperity to the region.
  • The quickening of her breathing indicated her excitement.
Context #2 | Noun

the first movement of the fetus in the uterus

In pregnancy, quickening refers to the initial movements of the fetus in the uterus, usually felt by the mother between 16 and 25 weeks. It is often described as a fluttering sensation.

Synonyms

fetal movement, fluttering sensation

Examples of usage

  • She felt the quickening of the baby for the first time.

Translations

Translations of the word "quickening" in other languages:

🇵🇹 aceleração

🇮🇳 तेजी

🇩🇪 Beschleunigung

🇮🇩 percepatan

🇺🇦 прискорення

🇵🇱 przyspieszenie

🇯🇵 加速

🇫🇷 accélération

🇪🇸 aceleración

🇹🇷 hızlanma

🇰🇷 가속

🇸🇦 تسريع

🇨🇿 zrychlení

🇸🇰 zrýchlenie

🇨🇳 加速

🇸🇮 pospešitev

🇮🇸 hraða

🇰🇿 жылдамдық

🇬🇪 აჩქარება

🇦🇿 sürətlənmə

🇲🇽 aceleración

Word origin

The word 'quickening' has its origins in Middle English, where it was used to describe the action of making alive or giving life. Over time, it evolved to represent the idea of becoming faster or more active. The term gained popularity in the context of pregnancy to denote the first movements of the fetus. Today, 'quickening' is commonly used in various fields to signify acceleration, intensification, or the beginning of a new stage.

See also: quick, quicken, quickly, quickness, quicksand.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,549, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.