Definitions
There are 9 meanings of the word
Hardening.
Hardening - as a noun
Abnormal hardening or thickening of tissue
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
symptom16Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The process of becoming hard or solid by cooling or drying or crystallization
Example: "The hardening of concrete"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
curing9set3solidification20solidifying19Hypernyms (Closely Related)
action8activity16natural actionnatural processHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The act of making something harder (firmer or tighter or more compact)
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change of integrityHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Hardening - as a verb
To become hard (tough, resistant to pressure).
To make something hard or harder (tough, resistant to pressure).
To strengthen.
To modify (a website or other system) to make it resistant to malicious attacks.
To become or make (a person or thing) resistant or less sensitive.
To become or make (a consonant) more fortis.
Example Sentences
"The hardening of the concrete took several hours."
"The doctor explained to the patient the process of bone hardening."
"The hardening of the arteries is a common symptom of aging."
"The heat treatment resulted in the hardening of the metal."
"The painter applied a layer of varnish for the hardening of the paint."
Word Game Points
Is HARDENING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, hardening is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
HARDENING has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is HARDENING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, hardening is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordHARDENING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is HARDENING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, hardening is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordHARDENING has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
