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lightening

ligh·te·ning

UK/ˈlaɪ.tn̩.ɪŋ/ US/ˈlaɪtʌnɪŋ/ uncommon obsolete

noun

1.

descent of the uterus into the pelvic cavity that occurs late in pregnancy; the fetus is said to have dropped

2.

the act of improving by renewing and restoring

  • “they are pursuing a general program of renovation to the entire property”
  • “a major overhal of the healthcare system was proposed”
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Origin

Doublet of lightning.

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