crystallized
Definition
- Adjective:
- Having a definite and regular internal atomic structure and external geometric shape, characteristic of a crystal: Describes a substance that has solidified into a crystal form, with its atoms arranged in a highly ordered, repeating pattern.
- Made clear, definite, or concrete; having taken a fixed and final form: Describes abstract things like thoughts, ideas, or plans that have become clearly defined and settled.
Examples of Usage
- Adjective:
- The geologist showed us a beautifully crystallized mineral specimen. (The mineral had formed into distinct crystals.)
- After months of discussion, their strategy finally crystallized into a clear action plan. (Their strategy became definite and clear.)
- She added sugar to the syrup to create crystallized ginger. (The ginger was coated in sugar crystals.)
Advanced Usage
- In a scientific/technical context: Often used to describe the process or state of crystallization.
- The crystallized structure of the protein was analyzed using X-ray diffraction.
- In a figurative/psychological context: Used to describe the process where vague feelings or thoughts become precise and formed.
- The experience crystallized her ambition to become a doctor. (The experience made her ambition definite.)
Variants and Related Words
- Crystallize (verb): To form crystals; to make or become definite and clear.
- The solution will crystallize as it cools.
- The meeting helped crystallize our objectives.
- Crystallization (noun): The process of forming crystals; the process of becoming definite.
- The crystallization of salt from seawater.
- The book documents the crystallization of his political philosophy.
- Crystalline (adjective): Resembling crystal; very clear.
- The lake's crystalline water.
Synonyms
- Definite: Clearly stated or decided; not vague.
- Concrete: Specific, definite, and real, not abstract.
- Solidified: Made solid or firm.
- Formed: Having taken a distinct shape or structure.
Antonyms
- Uncrystallized: Not formed into crystals; not having a definite or fixed form.
- Distinguish between crystallized and uncrystallized opinion.
- Amorphous: Without a clearly defined shape or form.
- Vague: Of uncertain or indefinite character.
- Fluid: Subject to change; not settled.
Adjective
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having both internal structure and external form of a crystal
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quartz crystal is perfectly crystallized
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having become fixed and definite in form
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distinguish between crystallized and uncrystallized opinion- Psychological Abstracts
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