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crudely-made

|crude-ly-made|

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/ˈkruːdli meɪd/

(crude)

raw, unrefined

Base FormComparativeSuperlativeNounAdverb
crudecrudercrudestcrudenesscrudely
Etymology
Etymology Information

'crudely-made' originates from the word 'crude,' which comes from Latin 'crudus,' meaning 'raw' or 'unrefined.'

Historical Evolution

'crudus' transformed into the Old French word 'cru,' and eventually became the modern English word 'crude.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'crude' meant 'raw' or 'unrefined,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

constructed or created in a rough or unrefined manner, lacking sophistication or polish.

The table was crudely-made, with uneven legs and a rough surface.

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Last updated: 2025/02/15 21:21