toughened

Meanings

• Adjective

  Made harder, tougher, or more durable.

• Verb

  To make (something) stronger and more able to withstand wear, damage, or attack.

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Variants

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toughen , toughened , toughening , toughens

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to thicken' or 'to thicken the blood'. The current sense of the word developed from the idea of making something stronger and more resilient.

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Trivia

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1. The process of toughening glass involves heating it to a high temperature and then cooling it rapidly.

2. Toughened rubber is often used in the manufacturing of tires for improved durability.

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Related Concepts

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1. Strengthening: The process of making something stronger or more durable.

2. Durability: The ability of something to withstand wear, damage, or attack.

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Culture

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In literature, 'toughened' is often used to describe characters who have undergone hardships and have emerged stronger and more resilient. In art, it can refer to the process of making materials stronger and more durable.

How to Memorize "toughened"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a rock being hit repeatedly with a hammer. The rock becomes harder and more resilient over time, representing the process of toughening.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'toughened' with the image of a tree that has grown strong and sturdy through adversity.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Tougher Undergoing Growth Happens Everyday' to remember the meaning of the word.

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