thickening

noun

thick·​en·​ing ˈthik-niŋ How to pronounce thickening (audio)
ˈthi-kə-
Synonyms of thickeningnext
1
: a thickened part or place
2
: the act of making or becoming thick
3
: something used to thicken

Examples of thickening in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Laser or light therapy can also temporarily reduce the thickening of the skin. —Cindy Kuzma, Health, 16 Mar. 2024 This causes the uterine lining to stop thickening and to break down, detaching the embryo. —Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 26 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for thickening 

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of thickening was in the 15th century

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“Thickening.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thickening. Accessed 29 May. 2024.

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thickening

noun
thick·​en·​ing
1
: the act of making or becoming thick
underwent a gradual thickening
2
: a thickened part or place
3
: something used to thicken
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