What does coarsen mean?
Definitions for coarsen
ˈkɔr sən, ˈkoʊr-coarsen
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Princeton's WordNet
coarsenverb
make or become coarse or coarser
"coarsen the surface"; "Their minds coarsened"
coarsenverb
make less subtle or refined
"coarsen one's ideals"
Wiktionary
coarsenverb
To make more coarse.
Because the wool is poor quality it will coarsen the fabric.
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coarsen
Coarsen generally refers to the process of making or becoming less detailed, less sensitive, or less refined, often to decrease complexity or resolution. This could apply to various contexts, such as refining materials, digital graphic processing, or even observations and analysis.
Webster Dictionary
Coarsenverb
to make coarse or vulgar; as, to coarsen one's character
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of coarsen in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of coarsen in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
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