Toughened: meaning, definitions and examples
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toughened
[ หtสfษnd ]
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.
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:
๐ต๐น endurecido
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเค เฅเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช gehรคrtet
๐ฎ๐ฉ diperkuat
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะผััะฝะตะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ wzmocniony
๐ฏ๐ต ๅผทๅใใใ
๐ซ๐ท durci
๐ช๐ธ endurecido
๐น๐ท sertleลtirilmiล
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฐํ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ููู
๐จ๐ฟ zpevnฤnรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ spevnenรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๅ ๅบ็
๐ธ๐ฎ okrepljen
๐ฎ๐ธ harรฐnaรฐur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบาฏัะตะนััะปะณะตะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแขแแแชแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ sฤฑxlaลdฤฑrฤฑlmฤฑล
๐ฒ๐ฝ endurecido
Etymology
The word 'toughened' is derived from the Middle English word 'tough', which means strong or resilient. It has roots in Old English 'tลh', 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.
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- 29002 skewers
- 29003 flirtatious
- 29004 resurgent
- 29005 toughened
- 29006 trespassed
- 29007 unappreciated
- 29008 silliness
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