Definition

A person or thing that makes something happen faster or more efficiently.

Example

The quickener helped speed up the process of making the dough rise.

Conversation

Have you heard about that new energy quickener everyone is talking about?

Yeah, I read that it helps boost your productivity significantly.

I think I might try it out; I could use a little quickener in my routine.

Sounds like a great idea! Let me know how it works for you.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Quickener → It is formed from "quick" (from Old English *cwic*, meaning alive or lively) and "-en" (a suffix used to form verbs indicating to make or become). The word "quickener" means something that makes something else lively or faster.

Memory Tip

Think of 'quick' meaning lively or fast, and the '-en' suffix indicating to make. A quickener is something that makes things faster or more lively.

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