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Toughened: meaning, definitions and examples

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toughened

 

[ หˆtสŒfษ™nd ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

material quality

Toughened refers to something made more durable or resilient, particularly in terms of materials that withstand stress or impact. This term is often used in the context of glass and metals, signifying a process that enhances their strength without compromising their functionality.

Synonyms

hardened, reinforced, robust, strengthened

Examples of usage

  • The toughened glass was resistant to shattering.
  • They used toughened steel for the construction.
  • This toughened material is ideal for outdoor use.
Context #2 | Verb

emotional resilience

To toughen can also mean to make someone or something emotionally or mentally resilient. It refers to the process of becoming more stoic or less affected by adversity, often through experience or rigorous training.

Synonyms

fortify, harden, prepare, strengthen

Examples of usage

  • She toughened up after facing numerous challenges.
  • He was toughened by years of experience.
  • The training helped to toughen the recruits.

Translations

Translations of the word "toughened" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น endurecido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เค เฅ‹เคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gehรคrtet

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ diperkuat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะผั–ั†ะฝะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wzmocniony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅผทๅŒ–ใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท durci

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ endurecido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sertleลŸtirilmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ•ํ™”๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู‚ูˆู‰

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zpevnฤ›nรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ spevnenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŠ ๅ›บ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ okrepljen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ harรฐnaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบาฏัˆะตะนั‚ั–ะปะณะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒขแƒ™แƒ˜แƒชแƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sฤฑxlaลŸdฤฑrฤฑlmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ endurecido

Etymology

The word 'toughened' is derived from the Middle English word 'tough', which means strong or resilient. It has roots in Old English 'tลh', meaning tough or strong, and it is related to the Dutch 'toef', meaning tough or severe. Over time, the suffix '-ened' has been added to form the past participle indicating a process resulting in increased strength or durability. The usage of 'toughened' has evolved, especially in industrial contexts, where materials such as glass undergo specific treatments to enhance their properties, leading to broader applications in everyday vernacular and technical language.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,005, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.