Agatine

Pronunciation: /ˈæɡəˌtiːn/

Definitions of agatine

noun a type of synthetic material used in the production of buttons

Example Sentences

A1 I bought a beautiful agatine necklace at the jewelry store.

A2 The agatine gemstone has unique patterns and colors.

B1 She collects agatine minerals from different parts of the world.

B2 The agatine sculpture was displayed in the art gallery.

C1 The agatine used in the construction of the building is of high quality.

C2 The agatine artifacts found in the archaeological site were well-preserved.

Examples of agatine in a Sentence

formal The agatine material used in the construction of the building is known for its durability and strength.

informal I heard they're using agatine for the new countertops in the kitchen remodel.

slang Agatine is the bomb for making jewelry, it's so shiny and unique.

figurative Her personality is like agatine, multifaceted and beautiful in its complexity.

Grammatical Forms of agatine

• past tense: agatined
• plural: agatines
• comparative: more agatine
• superlative: most agatine
• present tense: agatines
• future tense: will agatine
• perfect tense: have agatined
• continuous tense: is agatining
• singular: agatine
• positive degree: agatine
• infinitive: to agatine
• gerund: agatining
• participle: agatined

Origin and Evolution of agatine

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'agatine' is believed to have originated from the Latin word 'achates', which referred to a type of precious stone.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'agatine' came to be used to describe a type of imitation agate or a material resembling agate, rather than the actual precious stone itself.