Definition

1. Noun:
   • The act of accelerating; increasing the speed: The process of making something move or happen faster.
   • The stage of pregnancy at which the mother first feels the movements of the fetus: A specific moment in pregnancy when fetal movements become perceptible.
   • The process of showing signs of life: The act of becoming more active, alive, or vigorous; a revival or stimulation.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The quickening of the tempo made the music more exciting. (Referring to an increase in speed.)
  • She felt a flutter during the quickening of her pregnancy. (Referring to the first felt fetal movements.)
  • The spring rain brought about the quickening of the dormant seeds. (Referring to a revival or stimulation of life.)

Advanced Usage

• "A quickening of the pulse": A phrase describing a sudden increase in heart rate, often due to excitement, fear, or physical exertion.
  • The thrilling news caused a quickening of her pulse.

Variants and Related Words

• Quicken (verb): To make or become faster or more active.
  • The good news seemed to quicken his steps.

Synonyms

• Acceleration: An increase in rate or speed.
• Animation: The state of being full of life or vigor.
• Stimulation: The action of arousing interest or activity.

Noun

1. the act of accelerating; increasing the speed
2. the stage of pregnancy at which the mother first feels the movements of the fetus
3. the process of showing signs of life
   • the quickening of seed that will become ripe grain