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3 dictionary results for: Coarser
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coars·er       [kawr-ser, kohr-] Pronunciation Key
–adjective Mathematics.
of or pertaining to a topology on a topological space whose open sets are included among the open sets of a second specified topology on the space.
Compare finer.

[Origin: coarse + -er4]
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coarse       [kawrs, kohrs] Pronunciation Key
–adjective, coars·er, coars·est.
1.composed of relatively large parts or particles: The beach had rough, coarse sand.
2.lacking in fineness or delicacy of texture, structure, etc.: The stiff, coarse fabric irritated her skin.
3.harsh; grating.
4.lacking delicacy, taste, or refinement; unpolished: He had coarse manners but an absolutely first-rate mind.
5.of inferior or faulty quality; common; base.
6.vulgar; obscene; crude: His coarse language angered us.
7.(of metals) unrefined.
8.(of a metal file) having the maximum commercial grade of coarseness.
[Origin: 1550–60; earlier cors(e), course, cowarce; of obscure orig.]

—Related forms
coarsely, adverb
coarseness, noun

—Synonyms 2, 4. crude, rude, rough. 4. vulgar, gross, crass. 6. indelicate.
—Antonyms 4. refined, sensitive.
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coarse       (kôrs, kōrs)  Pronunciation Key 
adj.   coars·er, coars·est
  1. Of low, common, or inferior quality.
    1. Lacking in delicacy or refinement: coarse manners.
    2. Vulgar or indecent: coarse language.
  3. Consisting of large particles; not fine in texture: coarse sand.
  4. Rough, especially to the touch: a coarse tweed.


[Middle English cors, probably from course, custom; see course.]

coarse'ly adv., coarse'ness n.
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