noun
quickening
Quickening (noun) means a speeding up of something.
noun
1
A speeding up of something.
2
The act of giving life to someone or something.
3
The moment during pregnancy when a mother first feels her baby move, or the time when this happens.
4
A stirring of excitement or strong feeling.
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Synonyms
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speedup
acceleration
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Rhymes for quickening
evening
opening
widening
awakening
happening
weakening
deafening
maddening
listening
gardening
sickening
fattening
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of quickening?
"quickening" (noun) means a speeding up of something.
What is another word for quickening?
Other words for "quickening" include speedup, acceleration.
What are the different meanings of quickening?
"quickening" has 3 main meanings: 1. A speeding up of something; 2. The act of giving life to someone or something; 3. The moment during pregnancy when a mother first feels her baby move, or the time when this happens.
