coarsest

coarse

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kawrs, kohrs]
- /kɔrs, koʊrs/
- /kɔːs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kawrs, kohrs]
- /kɔrs, koʊrs/

Definitions of coarsest word

adjective coarsest composed of relatively large parts or particles: The beach had rough, coarse sand. 1
adjective coarsest lacking in fineness or delicacy of texture, structure, etc.: The stiff, coarse fabric irritated her skin. 1
adjective coarsest harsh; grating. 1
adjective coarsest lacking delicacy, taste, or refinement; unpolished: He had coarse manners but an absolutely first-rate mind. 1
adjective coarsest of inferior or faulty quality; common; base. 1
adjective coarsest vulgar; obscene; crude: His coarse language angered us. 1

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Origin of coarsest

First appearance:

before 1550

One of the 31% oldest English words

First recorded in 1550-60; earlier cors(e), course, cowarce; of obscure origin

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Parts of speech for Coarsest

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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coarsest popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 74% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

coarsest usage trend in Literature

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