flickered

Meanings

• Verb

  To move or cause to move with a quick, intermittent motion, as if by a series of sudden blows.

• Verb

  To shine or give off light intermittently or in fits and starts.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with flickered
hicker , picker , sticker

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Variants

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flicker , flickered , flickering , flickers

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Forms

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past tense: flickered, past participle: flickered

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Etymology

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The verb 'flicker' comes from the Middle English word 'flicken', meaning 'to strike or beat', which is related to the Old English word 'fleogan', meaning 'to fly'. The sense of 'flicker' as meaning 'to shine intermittently' may have developed from the idea of a flame flickering as it is blown by the wind.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'flicker' is also used in the field of electronics to describe the intermittent or fluctuating nature of an electrical signal.

2. The term 'flicker fusion threshold' refers to the minimum frequency at which a series of images can be shown to appear as a continuous motion, rather than as a series of individual images.

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Related Concepts

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1. intermittent: Characterized by interruptions or pauses.

2. fluctuate: To change periodically, especially in an unpredictable manner.

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Culture

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In literature, 'flickered' has been used to describe the intermittent or uncertain nature of things, such as a dying flame or a faltering memory. In art, 'flickered' has been used to describe the effect of quick, intermittent brushstrokes or the use of flashing lights. In music, 'flickered' has been used as a term to describe the rapid, intermittent rhythm or melody in certain genres.

How to Memorize "flickered"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a flame flickering in the dark. Visualize the quick, intermittent movements of the flame as it is blown by the wind.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'flicker' with the image of a flame or a light bulb that is turning on and off.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Flicker like a flame' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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