Clumpier: meaning, definitions and examples

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clumpier

 

[ ˈklʌm.pi.ər ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

describing texture

Clumpier is the comparative form of the adjective 'clumpy,' which describes a texture consisting of lumps or clumps. Objects described as clumpier tend to be more irregularly aggregated or clustered than similar objects. For instance, in cooking or baking, dough that is clumpier might indicate a less uniform mixture. This term is often used in contexts related to food preparation, science, or any material that exhibits clustering characteristics.

Synonyms

bumpier, chunkier, lumpier

Examples of usage

  • This mixture is clumpier than the last one.
  • I prefer a clumpier texture in my oatmeal.
  • The paint dries clumpier under certain conditions.

Translations

Translations of the word "clumpier" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais aglomerado

🇮🇳 अधिक समूहित

🇩🇪 dichter

🇮🇩 lebih menggumpal

🇺🇦 більш зібраний

🇵🇱 bardziej skupiony

🇯🇵 より塊状の

🇫🇷 plus compact

🇪🇸 más agrupado

🇹🇷 daha kümelenmiş

🇰🇷 더 응집된

🇸🇦 أكثر تكتلاً

🇨🇿 více shlukový

🇸🇰 viac zhlukovaný

🇨🇳 更密集的

🇸🇮 bolj zgoščen

🇮🇸 þéttari

🇰🇿 көбірек топталған

🇬🇪 მეტი შეკრული

🇦🇿 daha yığcam

🇲🇽 más agrupado

Etymology

The word 'clumpy' is derived from the noun 'clump,' which can be traced back to the Old English word 'clumpa' meaning a mass or lump. The suffix '-y' is added to form an adjective, indicating a characteristic of being full of clumps. '-ier' is a common English suffix used to form the comparative degree of an adjective. Thus, 'clumpier' denotes a higher degree of clumpiness compared to a reference point. Over time, the word has been used in various contexts, especially in culinary and material science discussions, where the properties of mixtures and materials are evaluated based on their physical characteristics.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,709, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.