Acrylic

Pronunciation: /əˈkrɪlɪk/

Definitions of acrylic

noun a type of synthetic material made from acrylic acid or its derivatives, used in making fabrics and plastics

Example Sentences

A1 I bought a set of acrylic paints to use for my art project.

A2 She prefers using acrylic yarn for her knitting projects.

B1 The artist used acrylics to create a vibrant abstract painting.

B2 The new art store carries a wide selection of high-quality acrylic brushes.

C1 The acrylic sculpture displayed in the gallery was truly breathtaking.

C2 The acrylic panels used in the building's design added a modern touch to the architecture.

Examples of acrylic in a Sentence

formal The artist used acrylic paint to create a vibrant landscape.

informal I bought some acrylic yarn to knit a cozy sweater.

slang I love how that acrylic nail polish looks on you!

figurative His emotions were like acrylic, transparent and easily seen by all.

Grammatical Forms of acrylic

• past tense: acryliced
• plural: acrylics
• comparative: more acrylic
• superlative: most acrylic
• present tense: acrylic
• future tense: will acrylic
• perfect tense: have acryliced
• continuous tense: am acrylicing
• singular: acrylic
• positive degree: very acrylic
• infinitive: to acrylic
• gerund: acrylicing
• participle: acrylicing

Origin and Evolution of acrylic

First Known Use: 1843 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'acrylic' originated from the Greek word 'akrylikos' meaning of or related to the highest point.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a type of acid, the term 'acrylic' evolved to refer to polymers and materials made from acrylic acid derivatives, such as acrylic paint and acrylic fibers.