coarsely-formed
|coarse-ly-formed|
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/ˈkɔrsli fɔrmd/
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/ˈkɔːsli fɔːmd/
(coarse)
rough texture
Etymology
Etymology Information
'coarse' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'cors,' where 'cors' meant 'ordinary' or 'common.'
Historical Evolution
'cors' transformed into the modern English word 'coarse,' and eventually combined with 'formed' to create 'coarsely-formed.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'coarse' meant 'ordinary' or 'common,' but over time it evolved to mean 'rough' or 'lacking refinement.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
roughly or crudely shaped or constructed.
The sculpture was coarsely-formed, lacking any fine details.
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Last updated: 2025/05/21 13:24