LOOSENED Meaning and
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Loosened is the past tense and past participle form of the verb "loosen." The term can be defined as the action of making something less tight, rigid, or fixed. When something is loosened, it undergoes a process or state of becoming less constrained, restricted, or tightly held together.
To loosen refers to the act of making an object or structure less tight, taut, or firmly secured. It involves the deliberate relaxation or release of tension, tightness, or fixity in order to enhance mobility, flexibility, or freedom of movement. Loosening is often performed by applying force or pressure in a manner that diminishes or eliminates the constraint or firmness of something.
In various contexts, "loosened" can refer to the physical act of loosening objects such as screws, bolts, knots, or laces, allowing for their easier manipulation or separation. It can also pertain to the act of relaxing muscles, joints, or body parts to alleviate tension, stiffness, or discomfort. Additionally, "loosened" may describe the process of making rules, regulations, or restrictions less stringent or severe, thereby granting individuals greater leeway, autonomy, or flexibility in their actions or behaviors.
Overall, "loosened" encompasses the act of making something less tight, rigid, or fixed, whether it relates to physical objects, the human body, or regulations, resulting in increased mobility, flexibility, or freedom.
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Freed from tightness or closeness; rendered loose.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of LOOSENED
The word "loosened" is derived from the verb "loosen", which originated from the Old English word "lōsian" or "lēosan". In Old English, "lōsian" meant "to set free, release, untie" or "to destroy, break down". It can be traced back further to the Proto-Germanic word "*lausijaną", which carries a similar meaning of "to loosen" or "to free". Ultimately, the Proto-Germanic word can be traced back to the Proto-Indo-European root "*leu(e)-", meaning "to loosen, divide".
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Conjugate verb Loosened
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