How Do You Spell DEADEN?

Pronunciation: [dˈɛdən] (IPA)

The word "deaden" is spelled with a long "e" sound for the first syllable, represented by the IPA symbol /i:/, followed by the letter "a" which represents the short "a" sound /æ/. The final syllable is spelled with the letter "e" but is pronounced with a schwa sound /ə/. The phonetic transcription of the whole word is /ˈdi:dən/. "Deaden" means to make something less lively, active, or intense. It can also refer to the reduction of sound, as in "the curtains will deaden the noise from outside."

DEADEN Meaning and Definition

1. The verb "deaden" refers to the action of reducing or minimizing the intensity, force, or impact of something. It involves lessening the effect, vitality, liveliness, or sensitivity of an object, substance, or situation. Primarily used intransitively, the term can often be seen as a metaphorical concept, encompassing a broad range of contexts.

   In terms of physical objects, "deaden" can imply the act of muffling or dulling a sound, such as by using soundproof materials to reduce noise transmission or by obstructing vibrations. It can also refer to diminishing the energy or vigor of movement, as in making a blow less forceful or reducing the impact of a collision.

   Furthermore, the verb can describe the action of diminishing the sensitivity or responsiveness of a living being, particularly in a physiological sense. For example, local anesthesia is administered to "deaden" a specific area of the body, numbing it and preventing the sensation of pain during a medical procedure.

   Figuratively, "deaden" can also refer to lessening the emotional intensity or enthusiasm associated with a situation or experience. For instance, monotony and routine may "deaden" someone's passion or excitement regarding their work or hobbies, resulting in decreased motivation or vigor.

   In summary, "deaden" denotes the act of reducing, minimizing, or dampening the intensity, force, vitality, or responsiveness of something, encompassing various domains such as physical impact, sensitivity, sound, and emotional involvement.

2. To lessen force, vigour, or sensation; to blunt; to retard; to render spiritless; to smother, as sound; to cloud or obscure.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for DEADEN

• gerden
• dedend
• seadon
• deade
• reden
• deciden
• deide
• deadine
• caden
• eaden
• deede
• daven
• desten
• diden
• deven
• deadner
• teade
• gaden
• teaken
• deadlin
• desien
• deaders
• deate
• demadn
• deaded
• readen
• deadlne
• desiden
• derren
• deadth
• deades
• decen
• demen
• deadley
• learden
• saden
• beaden
• deadon
• deaxen
• deeaden
• deadn
• daeden
• deeden
• deadun
• deadene
• deadie
• dyade
• creaden
• deaern
• deaarn
• Decadan
• decien
• deadmen
• rdeeden
• selden
• DeJuen
• dedel
• Kemden
• reaiden
• Debren
• Keagen
• adeade
• denden
• dedun
• deaset
• doade
• FEaDEC
• deadnd
• deadeien
• diacen
• fdeaded
• Deatien
• deapden
• Deodon
• Yeadey
• decdek
• dieade
• Dyasen
• deedene
• ceadren
• DBaaen
• decaidan
• geapen
• dueasen
• JEADEC
• deareny
• deadec
• Doadan
• deadane
• Deacel
• Daegenm
• demdey
• Doalen
• Ceadena
• dyaden
• dyadon
• diaxen

Etymology of DEADEN

The word "deaden" was derived from the Middle English term "deden" which is believed to have originated from the Old English word "dēadian". This Old English word was formed by combining the prefix "dēa", meaning "dead" or "death", with the suffix "-ian", which indicated the action of performing an act or the condition of being. Over time, "dēadian" evolved into "deden" in Middle English and eventually became "deaden" in Modern English. The term "deaden" essentially means to make something less sensitive, intense, or lively, similar to the concept of making something dead or devoid of life.

Idioms with the word DEADEN

• deaden sth with sth The idiomatic expression "deaden something with something" refers to the act of making something less intense, vigorous, or lively by using or applying something. It implies reducing the impact, strength, or effect of something by some means.
• deaden (something) with (something) The idiom "deaden (something) with (something)" means to make or reduce the intensity, impact, or effectiveness of something by using or applying a particular substance, method, or action. It refers to diminishing the power, force, or sensation of something.

Similar spelling words for DEADEN

• TWTN,
• samsu-ditana,
• doughten,
• teutoni,
• Duettino,
• daidone,
• tatooine,
• deadeyne,
• Tatiyana,
• Titanya,
• detain,
• titan,
• detainee,
• deuton,
• totton,
• dadan,
• Duotone,
• daddona,
• Teyton,
• Tatyanna,
• eden,
• Tatyanah,
• DODINE,
• tatton,
• dowden,
• un-tighten,
• tighten,
• tautona,
• dedina,
• Tetyana,
• Didine,
• tweten,
• deadeyen,
• tetania,
• touton,
• Titano-,
• Ditain,
• ditan,
• finger-tighten,
• Didiane,
• Daytan,
• titano,
• daten,
• Dedan,
• detienne,
• dead-on,
• detune,
• Didonia,
• tetani,
• toton,
• Tatna-i,
• tatoune,
• titone,
• tedania,
• dittany,
• taoudenni,
• totonno,
• Tayten,
• Datan,
• dudheen,
• re-tighten,
• DETANO,
• tatun,
• TOTAN,
• tutton,
• DAODN,
• titane,
• tutania,
• Teytin,
• diodon,
• tuten,
• deadon,
• tataouine,
• DADNE,
• dedini,
• datin,
• deayton,
• dead end,
• deyton,
• Dodonaea,
• dotan,
• titania,
• totino,
• titin,
• doughton,
• teutonia,
• dataone,
• deadened,
• die down,
• Duddeen,
• over-tighten,
• WDIDN,
• Diodone,
• titina,
• tutin,
• Teytan,
• Dayten,
• deader,
• DYDN,
• ammi-ditana,
• tatan,
• Titaniya,
• tutone,
• TIETIN,
• bridger-teton,
• tetany,
• ditaine,
• titano-2,
• TITAN/2,
• toytown,
• Dadane,
• dead,
• Tatnai,
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• deighton,
• tutino,
• tadano,
• didonna,
• deadens,
• dodona,
• tudun,
• tawton,
• tateno,
• deaton,
• twitten,
• towton,
• titon,
• Ditone,
• Daedion,
• titan-,
• tauten,
• detenue,
• deafen,
• duddon,
• DOTUN,
• Dudney,
• tetuan,
• titan-osilicate,
• dudeen,
• twoton,
• ditton,
• toten,
• tetouan,
• TETON,
• DETN,
• Teetan,
• Tetanu,
• Dutton,
• titano-1,
• Duodeno-enterostomy,
• dudeney,
• Demi-ditone,
• dodin,
• DODDN,
• Tatyana,
• tadun,
• daughton,
• tadini,
• dayton,
• TDDN,
• tiden,
• dudin,
• Tayton,
• DITNY,
• didn,
• duden,
• Teyten,
• Taytin,
• daden,
• tidiane,
• totten,
• Daytona,
• Dietine,
• detten,
• tie down,
• Tatonay,
• tatin,
• tatana,
• rootin-tootin,
• doten,
• Det'n,
• rootin'-tootin,
• WDYDN,
• totin,
• teuton,
• didden,
• tootin,
• doeden,
• didone,
• TeddiAnne,
• didion,
• duodena,
• Detinue.

Conjugate verb Deaden

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have deadened

you would have deadened

he/she/it would have deadened

we would have deadened

they would have deadened

I would have deaden

you would have deaden

he/she/it would have deaden

we would have deaden

they would have deaden

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been deadening

you would have been deadening

he/she/it would have been deadening

we would have been deadening

they would have been deadening

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would deaden

you would deaden

he/she/it would deaden

we would deaden

they would deaden

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be deadening

you would be deadening

he/she/it would be deadening

we would be deadening

they would be deadening

FUTURE

I will deaden

you will deaden

he/she/it will deaden

we will deaden

they will deaden

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be deadening

you will be deadening

he/she/it will be deadening

we will be deadening

they will be deadening

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have deadened

you will have deadened

he/she/it will have deadened

we will have deadened

they will have deadened

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been deadening

you will have been deadening

he/she/it will have been deadening

we will have been deadening

they will have been deadening

IMPERATIVE

you deaden

we let´s deaden

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to deaden

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was deadening

you were deadening

he/she/it was deadening

we were deadening

they were deadening

PAST PARTICIPLE

deadened

PAST PERFECT

I had deadened

you had deadened

he/she/it had deadened

we had deadened

they had deadened

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been deadening

you had been deadening

he/she/it had been deadening

we had been deadening

they had been deadening

PRESENT

I deaden

you deaden

he/she/it deadens

we deaden

they deaden

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am deadening

you are deadening

he/she/it is deadening

we are deadening

they are deadening

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

deadening

PRESENT PERFECT

I have deadened

you have deadened

he/she/it has deadened

we have deadened

they have deadened

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been deadening

you have been deadening

he/she/it has been deadening

we have been deadening

they have been deadening

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it deaden

SIMPLE PAST

I deadened

you deadened

he/she/it deadened

we deadened

they deadened