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- [kaw-stik]
- /ˈkɔ stɪk/
- /ˈkɔː.stɪk/
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- [kaw-stik]
- /ˈkɔ stɪk/
Definitions of caustic word
- adjective caustic Caustic chemical substances are very powerful and can dissolve other substances. 3
- adjective caustic A caustic remark is extremely critical, cruel, or bitter. 3
- adjective caustic capable of burning or corroding by chemical action 3
- adjective caustic sarcastic; cutting 3
- adjective caustic of, relating to, or denoting light that is reflected or refracted by a curved surface 3
- noun caustic a surface that envelops the light rays reflected or refracted by a curved surface 3
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Origin of caustic
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Latin causticus < Greek kaustikós burning, caustic, equivalent to kaust(ós) burnt (verbal adjective of kaíein to burn) + -ikos -ic
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Parts of speech for Caustic
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
caustic popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
caustic usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for caustic
adj caustic
- abrasive — Someone who has an abrasive manner is unkind and rude.
- acerbic — sour in taste
- pungent — sharply affecting the organs of taste or smell, as if by a penetrating power; biting; acrid.
- biting — Biting wind or cold is extremely cold.
- mordant — sharply caustic or sarcastic, as wit or a speaker; biting.
Antonyms for caustic
adj caustic
- kind — of a good or benevolent nature or disposition, as a person: a kind and loving person.
- soothing — that soothes: a soothing voice.
- bland — If you describe someone or something as bland, you mean that they are rather dull and unexciting.
- mild — amiably gentle or temperate in feeling or behavior toward others.
- nice — pleasing; agreeable; delightful: a nice visit.
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