Streakier: meaning, definitions and examples

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streakier

 

[ ˈstriːkiər ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

characteristic comparison

The term 'streakier' is the comparative form of 'streaky', which describes something characterized by streaks or lines, often in terms of color or consistency. It implies a greater degree of this characteristic compared to something described as 'streaky'. For example, in the context of food, a 'streakier' cut of meat has more fat lines than a regular 'streaky' one. 'Streakier' can also be used in other contexts, such as describing patterns in fabrics or variations in performance or behavior.

Synonyms

banded, splotchy, striped

Examples of usage

  • The steak was streakier than I expected.
  • She wore a dress with a streakier pattern.
  • His performance was streakier this season, with highs and lows.
  • The paint had a streakier finish after the application.
  • The fabric's design appeared streakier under certain lights.

Translations

Translations of the word "streakier" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais listrado

🇮🇳 ज़्यादा धारियों वाला

🇩🇪 streifiger

🇮🇩 lebih bergaris

🇺🇦 більш смугастий

🇵🇱 bardziej prążkowany

🇯🇵 よりストライプがある

🇫🇷 plus rayé

🇪🇸 más estriado

🇹🇷 daha çizgili

🇰🇷 더 스트라이프가 있는

🇸🇦 أكثر مخططًا

🇨🇿 více pruhovaný

🇸🇰 viac pruhovaný

🇨🇳 更条纹的

🇸🇮 bolj prugast

🇮🇸 meira rákóru

🇰🇿 көп сызықты

🇬🇪 მეტი ზოლებიანი

🇦🇿 daha zolaqlı

🇲🇽 más rayado

Word origin

The word 'streaky' originates from the noun 'streak', which has its roots in Old English 'strica', meaning 'to move with quick motions.' The word evolved to describe any long, narrow mark or line differing in color or texture from the surrounding area. The addition of the suffix '-y' typically indicates a characteristic of the noun, thereby forming the adjective 'streaky,' which indicates something that has the qualities of being streaked. The comparative form 'streakier' emerged as a natural linguistic development to denote a more pronounced degree of the characteristic described by 'streaky.' This word has been adopted across various contexts, from culinary descriptions to fashion and art, reflecting its versatile use in the English language.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,673, 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.