hardenable

hard·en

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Definitions of hardenable word

verb with object hardenable to make hard or harder: to harden steel. 1
verb with object hardenable to make pitiless or unfeeling: to harden one's heart. 1
verb with object hardenable to make rigid or unyielding; stiffen: The rigors of poverty hardened his personality. 1
verb with object hardenable to strengthen or confirm, especially with reference to character, intentions, feelings, etc.; reinforce. 1
verb with object hardenable to make hardy, robust, or capable of endurance; toughen. 1
verb with object hardenable Military. to reinforce the structure of (a military or strategic installation) to protect it from nuclear bombardment. 1

before 1150

One of the 7% oldest English words

Middle English word dating back to 1150-1200; See origin at hard, -en1

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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