slackening
|slack-en-ing|
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/ˈslækənɪŋ/
(slacken)
to loosen or relax
Etymology
Etymology Information
'slacken' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'slaken', where 'slak' meant 'loose'.
Historical Evolution
'slaken' transformed into the modern English word 'slacken'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make loose or less tight', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
the present participle form of 'slacken'.
The pace of the runners was slackening as they approached the finish line.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45