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softening

nounmasculinegeneral useuncommon/ɐˈmoʒu/a·mo·jo

Definition

1

The state or act of softening; becoming soft, lack of firmness.

Usage examples

The softening of the wax in the sun was evident.
He felt a softening in his legs after the long walk.

Common combinations

softening of waxsoftening in the legs