Coarsen

Pronunciation: /ˈkɔːrsən/

Definitions of coarsen

verb to make or become rough or harsh in texture or quality

Example Sentences

A1 The sandpaper will coarsen the surface of the wood.

A2 Over time, the constant rubbing will coarsen the fabric of the sofa.

B1 Exposure to harsh weather conditions can coarsen the texture of your skin.

B2 The repeated use of chemicals can coarsen the appearance of the metal.

C1 The intense training regimen was designed to coarsen the athletes' skills and endurance.

C2 The artist used a special technique to coarsen the brushstrokes and create a more textured effect on the canvas.

Examples of coarsen in a Sentence

formal The fabric will coarsen if washed in hot water.

informal Don't use that detergent, it will coarsen the material.

slang Stop scrubbing so hard, you're just gonna coarsen the surface.

figurative His harsh words only served to coarsen their relationship.

Grammatical Forms of coarsen

• past tense: coarsened
• plural: coarsens
• comparative: coarser
• superlative: coarsest
• present tense: coarsen
• future tense: will coarsen
• perfect tense: has coarsened
• continuous tense: is coarsening
• singular: coarsen
• positive degree: coarse
• infinitive: to coarsen
• gerund: coarsening
• participle: coarsened

Origin and Evolution of coarsen

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'coarsen' originated from the Middle English word 'coursen' which came from the Old French word 'corser' meaning to make rough.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'coarsen' has retained its meaning of making something rougher or less refined, but it has also come to be used in a more metaphorical sense to describe a decline in quality or sophistication.