Definition of coarsen Coarsen

coars•en

We found 5 definitions of coarsen from 4 different sources.

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What does coarsen mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Verb

coarsens, coarsening, coarsened  

coarsen - make less subtle or refined; "coarsen one's ideals"
  modify, alter, change make less severe or harsh or extreme; "please modify this letter to make it more polite"; "he modified his views on same-gender marriage"
coarsen - make or become coarse or coarser; "coarsen the surface"; "Their minds coarsened"
  modify, alter, change make less severe or harsh or extreme; "please modify this letter to make it more polite"; "he modified his views on same-gender marriage"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • coarsen (Verb)
    To make more coarse.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • coarsen (v. t.)
    To make coarse or vulgar; as, to coarsen one's character.

Part of speech

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  • coarsen, verb, present, 1st person singular of coarsen (infinitive).
  • coarsen, verb (infinitive).

Pronunciation

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Sign Language

coarsen in sign language
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