Crude

noun

/kɹʉd/

Word Frequency: 10.7

Definitions

1.nounAny substance in its natural state.

2.nounCrude oil.

3.adjectiveIn a natural, untreated state.

"crude oil"

4.adjectiveCharacterized by simplicity, especially something not carefully or expertly made.

"a crude shelter"

5.adjectiveLacking concealing elements.

"a crude truth"

6.adjectiveLacking tact or taste.

"a crude remark"

7.adjectiveImmature or unripe.

8.adjective(grammar) Pertaining to the uninflected stem of a word.

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