English Explanatory Dictionary

quickener

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. One who, or that which, quickens, hastens, or speeds up an object or action.
  2. That which gives life, animates, or nourishes.

Pronunciation

/ˈkwɪkənə/ /ˈkwɪkənɚ/

Word forms

quickener quickeners

Etymology

From Middle English quykener, equivalent to quicken + -er.

Synonyms

catalyst

Related words

quick quicken quickly
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