crude
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/kruːd/
raw, unrefined
Etymology
'crude' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'crudus,' where 'crudus' meant 'raw' or 'bloody.'
'crudus' transformed into the Old French word 'crude,' and eventually became the modern English word 'crude' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'raw or bloody,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'unrefined' and 'lacking sophistication.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
natural petroleum.
The company specializes in extracting crude from the ground.
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Adjective 1
in a natural or raw state; not yet processed or refined.
The oil was still in its crude form.
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Adjective 2
lacking in sophistication or subtlety.
His crude jokes were not appreciated by everyone.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40