Stiffening: meaning, definitions and examples

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stiffening

 

[ หˆstษชfษ™nษชล‹ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

material processing

The process of making a material or substance stiffer or more rigid.

Synonyms

hardening, solidifying, strengthening

Examples of usage

  • The stiffening of the fabric was necessary to create a structured look for the dress.
  • After the stiffening process, the metal became more resistant to bending.
  • The stiffening agent added to the solution improved the durability of the final product.
Context #2 | Noun

anatomy

The process of becoming rigid or inflexible, especially in muscles or joints.

Synonyms

immobility, inflexibility, rigidity

Examples of usage

  • The stiffening of the joints is a common symptom of arthritis.
  • He experienced stiffening in his muscles after the intense workout.
  • The doctor recommended exercises to prevent stiffness and stiffening in the affected area.
Context #3 | Verb

material processing

To make a material or substance stiffer or more rigid.

Synonyms

harden, solidify, strengthen

Examples of usage

  • The tailor stiffened the collar of the shirt to give it a crisp appearance.
  • She stiffened the clay with additional additives before sculpting.
  • Adding extra layers of resin will stiffen the fiberglass structure.

Translations

Translations of the word "stiffening" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น endurecimento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เค เฅ‹เคฐเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Versteifung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pengerasan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะถะพั€ัั‚ะบั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ usztywnienie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็กฌๅŒ–

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท durcissement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ endurecimiento

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sertleลŸme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฒฝํ™”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุตู„ุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ztuลพenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ stuลพenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็กฌๅŒ–

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ otrdevanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ styrking

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐั‚ะฐัŽ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒ™แƒ•แƒ แƒ˜แƒ•แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sษ™rtlษ™ลŸmษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ endurecimiento

Word origin

The word 'stiffening' originated from the verb 'stiffen', which dates back to the late 14th century. The base word 'stiff' has Old English and Germanic roots, implying rigidity or firmness. Over time, 'stiffening' evolved to encompass the concept of making something stiffer or more rigid, both in material processing and anatomical contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,099, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.