Crystalline

Pronunciation: /ˈkrɪs.təˌlaɪn/

Definitions of crystalline

adjective A term used to describe something that is clear, transparent, and resembling a crystal in appearance or structure.

Example Sentences

A1 The snowflake was beautiful and crystalline.

A2 The crystal-clear water in the lake was so crystalline that you could see the fish swimming.

B1 The scientist studied the crystalline structure of the mineral under a microscope.

B2 The artist created a stunning sculpture out of crystalline glass.

C1 The diamond's crystalline structure gave it its unique brilliance and sparkle.

C2 The physicist's research focused on the properties of crystalline materials at the atomic level.

Examples of crystalline in a Sentence

formal The scientist observed the structure of the crystalline compound under a microscope.

informal I love how the sunlight makes the crystalline rocks sparkle.

slang That new phone case is so shiny and crystalline!

figurative Her words were like a crystalline stream, clear and pure in their meaning.

Grammatical Forms of crystalline

• past tense: crystallized
• plural: crystallines
• comparative: more crystalline
• superlative: most crystalline
• present tense: crystallizes
• future tense: will crystallize
• perfect tense: has crystallized
• continuous tense: is crystallizing
• singular: crystalline
• positive degree: crystalline
• infinitive: to crystallize
• gerund: crystallizing
• participle: crystallized

Origin and Evolution of crystalline

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin and Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'crystalline' originated from the Latin word 'crystallinus', which is derived from the Greek word 'krustallos' meaning ice or crystal.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something resembling crystal in transparency and texture, 'crystalline' has evolved to also signify clarity, purity, and perfection in various contexts such as science, art, and literature.