softening

English

Etymology 1

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

Verb

softening

  1. present participle and gerund of soften

Etymology 2

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

Noun

softening (plural softenings)

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