Definition of strengthening Strengthening

/stɹɛˈŋθʌnɪŋ/ - [strengthuning] -

We found 7 definitions of strengthening from 4 different sources.

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What does strengthening mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: strengthenings

strengthening - the act of increasing the strength of something
  weakening the act of reducing the strength of something
  step-up, increase the act of increasing something; "he gave me an increase in salary"
strengthening - becoming stronger
  transmutation, transformation, shift an act that changes the form or character or substance of something
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • strengthening (Noun)
    That to strengthen.
  • strengthening (Verb)
    Present participle of strengthen.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • strengthening (p. pr. & vb. n.)
    of Strengthen
  • strengthening (a.)
    That strengthens; giving or increasing strength.

Part of speech

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  • strengthening, verb, gerund of strengthen (infinitive).

Pronunciation

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