Rarefy

Pronunciation: /ˈrɛrəˌfaɪ/

Definitions of rarefy

verb to make or become less dense, to purify or refine

Example Sentences

A1 I am trying to rarefy my belongings to make moving easier.

A2 The chef used a special technique to rarefy the sauce for the dish.

B1 The company aims to rarefy its product line to focus on quality over quantity.

B2 The artist's goal was to rarefy the emotions in his paintings, creating a deeper connection with viewers.

C1 The scientist worked tirelessly to rarefy the data, ensuring accuracy and reliability in the results.

C2 Through years of research and experimentation, the professor was able to rarefy the theory to its most refined form.

Examples of rarefy in a Sentence

formal The scientist used a special technique to rarefy the air sample for analysis.

informal I need to rarefy this sauce by simmering it for a few more minutes.

slang Let's rarefy this playlist with some new tracks.

figurative The artist's unique style helped rarefy the art scene in the city.

Grammatical Forms of rarefy

• past tense: rarefied
• plural: rarefies
• comparative: rarer
• superlative: rarest
• present tense: rarefies
• future tense: will rarefy
• perfect tense: have rarefied
• continuous tense: is rarefying
• singular: rarefies
• positive degree: rarefy
• infinitive: to rarefy
• gerund: rarefying
• participle: rarefied

Origin and Evolution of rarefy

First Known Use: 1425 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'rarefy' originated from the Latin word 'rarus' meaning 'sparse' or 'thin' and the suffix '-fy' which means 'to make'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the 15th century to mean 'to make or become rare, thin, porous, or less dense', the word 'rarefy' has evolved to also mean 'to make more refined or spiritual' in a metaphorical sense.