crude — in a natural or raw state; not yet processed or refined
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: in a natural or raw state; not yet processed or refined
Pronunciation (IPA): /kruːd/
Example Sentences
- His crude joke at the wedding made everyone cringe.
- The artist's first crude sketches eventually became masterpieces.
- My cooking skills are still pretty crude - I can barely boil water!
crude
ADJECTIVE[/kruːd/]
in a natural or raw state; not yet processed or refined
Crude oil fills massive barrels before traveling to the refinery.
"Crude oil fuels the world we include — from raw to refined, it shapes our livelihood."
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'crudus' meaning 'raw, uncooked, unripe.' The word entered Middle English through Old French and has maintained its meaning of something in an unprocessed or natural state.
Breakdown
Latin 'crudus' (raw, unripe) + English adjectival suffix = crude (in a raw or unprocessed state)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“His crude joke at the wedding made everyone cringe.”
“The artist's first crude sketches eventually became masterpieces.”
“My cooking skills are still pretty crude - I can barely boil water!”
“The company exports crude oil to various countries.”
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