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Coarsen: meaning, definitions and examples

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coarsen

 

[ หˆkษ”หrsษ™n ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

make rough

To coarsen means to make something rough or less refined. It often refers to the process of changing the texture or quality of a material or substance, such as sharpening a tool or altering the texture of a fabric. In a broader sense, it can also imply a degeneration in quality or sophistication, sometimes in a social or moral context. The term can be used in both physical and metaphorical contexts.

Synonyms

abrade, deteriorate, roughen

Examples of usage

  • The harsh weather can coarsen the surface of the stone.
  • Exposure to the elements can coarsen even the finest fabrics.
  • His rude remarks began to coarsen the conversation.

Translations

Translations of the word "coarsen" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tornar grosseiro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•็ฒ—็ฒ— เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช vergroberen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengkasar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณั€ัƒะฑั–ั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ szorstknฤ…ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ฒ—ใใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rendre grossier

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ volverse รกspero

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kaba hale getirmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฑฐ์น ๊ฒŒ ํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุฌุนู„ ุฎุดู†ู‹ุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zhrubnout

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hrubnรบลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ˜็ฒ—

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ postati grob

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gert grรณft

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐั‚ะฐะนั‚ัƒะดั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒฅแƒ”แƒšแƒ“แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kobudlaลŸmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ hacer รกspero

Etymology

The word 'coarsen' comes from the Middle English term 'coarsen', which is derived from 'coarse', meaning rough or crude. The root 'coarse' itself traces back to the Latin 'cursum', meaning 'course' or 'path', indicating a lack of refinement or elegance. Over the centuries, 'coarsen' has maintained its focus on the process of making something less refined or more rough in texture. It was first documented in English around the late 14th century and has evolved in usage to encapsulate both physical and metaphorical applications. The idea of coarsening implies a change for the worse, often used in discussions of social behavior as well as in the physical alteration of materials.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,420, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.