Crystallized

Pronunciation: /ˈkrɪs.təˌlaɪzd/

Definitions of crystallized

verb to form into crystals or cause to take on a crystalline form

Example Sentences

A1 The sugar crystallized in the jar.

A2 After cooling, the lava crystallized into solid rock.

B1 The artist's vision finally crystallized into a beautiful painting.

B2 Years of research crystallized into a groundbreaking scientific discovery.

C1 The political party's manifesto crystallized their goals for the upcoming election.

C2 The complex ideas in the novel crystallized into a clear message for the readers.

Examples of crystallized in a Sentence

formal The sugar in the solution gradually crystallized as it cooled.

informal I left the tea out too long and now the sugar has crystallized at the bottom.

slang I can't believe how quickly that gossip about her crystallized around the office.

figurative His plan finally crystallized after months of brainstorming.

Grammatical Forms of crystallized

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

Origin and Evolution of crystallized

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin and Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'crystallized' originated from the Latin word 'crystallum' which was derived from the Greek word 'krystallos' meaning ice.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the formation of crystals, the term 'crystallized' has evolved to also mean something that has become definite or clear in form or expression.