slackened

Meanings

• Adjective

  Relaxed or loosened, especially slightly or temporarily.

  - "The rope was slackened before lowering the bucket."
  - "He slackened his grip on the oar."

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Variants

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slacken , slackened , slackening , slackens

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Etymology

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Originally meaning 'loosened, relaxed', from Old English slacen, slacian (to slack, loosen, relax).

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Trivia

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1. The term 'slack' comes from the Old Norse word slakr, which means 'loose'.

2. In sailing, a 'slack' wind is one that has died down and is no longer filling the sails effectively.

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1. Relaxation: The state of being free from tension and stress, often achieved through activities such as meditation, yoga, or massage.

2. Loosening: The act of making something less tight or constricted, often used in reference to physical objects but also applicable to metaphorical situations.

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Culture

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In literature, 'slackened' is often used to describe a lull or pause in action, particularly in descriptions of battles or other intense situations. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Henry V', the line 'But now they sleep; and I have told you that they think they are preparing themselves for war, when they are only preparing for death.' describes a slackened moment before a battle resumes.

How to Memorize "slackened"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a rope being slowly and carefully loosened, allowing it to hang more freely.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the feeling of relief that comes with letting go of tension or stress.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device by remembering that 'slackened' is similar in sound to 'lackadaisical', which means lacking energy or enthusiasm, and remember that both words describe a sense of relaxation or looseness.

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