Slackening: meaning, definitions and examples

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slackening

 

[ ˈslækənɪŋ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

feeling of slowing down or reducing in intensity

Slackening refers to the act of becoming less active, intense, or strict. It can also refer to a decrease in speed or intensity.

Synonyms

decrease, lessening, reduction

Examples of usage

  • The slackening of the wind allowed the sailboat to move forward smoothly.
  • There was a noticeable slackening in the team's performance after their previous win.
Context #2 | Verb

to make or become less active or intense

When used as a verb, slackening means to make something less tight, firm, or tense. It can also refer to reducing the speed or intensity of an activity.

Synonyms

loosen, relax, slow down

Examples of usage

  • The boss advised the employees to slacken their pace to avoid burnout.
  • She felt the tension in her shoulders slackening as she relaxed.

Translations

Translations of the word "slackening" in other languages:

🇵🇹 afrouxamento

🇮🇳 ढीलापन

🇩🇪 Lockerung

🇮🇩 pelonggaran

🇺🇦 послаблення

🇵🇱 poluzowanie

🇯🇵 緩和 (kanwa)

🇫🇷 relâchement

🇪🇸 aflojamiento

🇹🇷 gevşeme

🇰🇷 느슨해짐 (neuseunhaejim)

🇸🇦 تخفيف (takhfif)

🇨🇿 uvolnění

🇸🇰 uvoľnenie

🇨🇳 放松 (fàngsōng)

🇸🇮 sprostitev

🇮🇸 slökun

🇰🇿 босаңсу

🇬🇪 დასუსტება (dasusteba)

🇦🇿 zəifləmə

🇲🇽 aflojamiento

Etymology

The word 'slackening' originated from the Middle English word 'slak' meaning 'slack' or 'loose'. Over time, it evolved to include the suffix '-en' which denotes a causative action. The concept of slackening has been observed in various contexts, from physical tension to the pace of activities, reflecting the universal human experience of ebb and flow.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,480, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.