softening

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English

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Etymology 1

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From Middle English softenynge, softynand, equivalent to soften +‎ -ing.

Verb

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softening

  1. present participle and gerund of soften

Etymology 2

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From Middle English softenyng, softenynge, equivalent to soften +‎ -ing.

Noun

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softening (plural softenings)

  1. The process of making something soft.
  2. The process of becoming soft.
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