coarsen

Meanings

• verb

  to make (something) coarser in texture, appearance, or quality

  - "Salt is added to the water to help it coarsen and bring out the flavor of the beans."
  - "The painter carefully applied thick strokes of paint to the canvas, coarsening the texture and adding depth and dimension to the artwork."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with coarsen
coarse , horse , force , course , alliance , collaboration , association , connection , affiliation

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Homophones

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1. coarse, course, hose, rose
   

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Variants

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coarsen , coarsened , coarsening , coarsens

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Forms

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coarsen (v): to make something coarser in texture, appearance, or quality.

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Etymology

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Old French: coars, rough; from Latin: coarsus, rough, harsh; from the past participle of coarsare, to make rough or harsh

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Related Concepts

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1. coarseness: A state or quality of being rough, harsh, or unpleasant to the touch, sight, hearing, or taste.

2. roughness: A state or quality of being rough, harsh, or unpleasant in texture, appearance, or quality.

3. harshness: A state or quality of being rough, harsh, or unpleasant to the touch, sight, hearing, or taste.

4. unpleasantness: A state or quality of being rough, harsh, or unpleasant in texture, appearance, or quality.

5. ruggedness: A state or quality of being rough, harsh, or unpleasant in texture, appearance, or quality, but in a way that is desired or admired because of its durability, strength, or other desirable qualities.

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Culture

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["In literature, the word 'coarsen' is often used metaphorically to describe a character's or situation's becoming rougher, harsher, or more unpleasant. For example, in Fyodor Dostoevsky's novel 'Crime and Punishment', the protagonist Raskolnikov's inner turmoil and moral decay are described as a 'coarsening' of his soul.", "In music, the term 'coarsen' is not commonly used. However, the concept of adding roughness or harshness to music can be achieved through various techniques such as distortion, overdrive, and grinding.", "In art, the term 'coarsen' is not explicitly defined. However, the concept of adding roughness or harshness to art can be achieved through various techniques such as using coarse textures or applying heavy layers of paint.", "In cooking, the term 'coarsen' is not commonly used. However, the concept of adding roughness or harshness to food can be achieved through various techniques such as using coarse salt or leaving the skin on vegetables.", "In fashion, the term 'coarsen' is not explicitly defined. However, the concept of adding roughness or harshness to fashion can be achieved through various techniques such as using coarse fabrics or adding heavy embellishments.", "In architecture, the term 'coarsen' is not explicitly defined. However, the concept of adding roughness or harshness to architecture can be achieved through various techniques such as using coarse textures or adding heavy architectural elements."]

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