English Explanatory Dictionary

coarsen

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To make (more) coarse.
  2. To become (more) coarse.

Pronunciation

/ˈkɔː(ɹ)sən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-coarsen.wav

Word forms

coarsen coarsens coarsening coarsened

Etymology

From coarse + -en.

Derived words

coarsener
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