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- [kawrs, kohrs greynd]
- /kɔrs, koʊrs greɪnd/
- /kɔːs greɪnd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kawrs, kohrs greynd]
- /kɔrs, koʊrs greɪnd/
Definitions of coarse-grained word
- adjective coarse-grained having a large or coarse grain 3
- adjective coarse-grained (of a person) having a coarse nature; gross 3
- adjective coarse-grained having a coarse texture or grain. 1
- adjective coarse-grained indelicate; crude; vulgar; gross: a coarse-grained person with vulgar manners. 1
- adjective coarse-grained Consisting of coarse particles. 0
- adjective coarse-grained Having a coarse, irregular texture. 0
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Origin of coarse-grained
First appearance:
before 1760 One of the 46% newest English words
First recorded in 1760-70
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Coarse-grained
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
coarse-grained popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
Synonyms for coarse-grained
adj coarse-grained
- crude — A crude method or measurement is not exact or detailed, but may be useful or correct in a rough, general way.
- grainy — resembling grain; granular.
- harsh — ungentle and unpleasant in action or effect: harsh treatment; harsh manners.
- homespun — spun or made at home: homespun cloth.
- impure — not pure; mixed with extraneous matter, especially of an inferior or contaminating nature: impure water and air.
Antonyms for coarse-grained
adj coarse-grained
- polite — showing good manners toward others, as in behavior, speech, etc.; courteous; civil: a polite reply.
- gentle — kindly; amiable: a gentle manner.
- nice — pleasing; agreeable; delightful: a nice visit.
- refined — having or showing well-bred feeling, taste, etc.: refined people.
- sophisticated — sophisticated.
Top questions with coarse-grained
- which igneous rocks are coarse-grained due to slow cooling?
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