pulverised
Học thuậtThân thiện
Definition
Adjective 1. Reduced to fine particles or dust: Describes a substance that has been crushed, ground, or otherwise processed into a very fine, dry powder. This state is often the result of a deliberate process like grinding or milling. 2. Completely destroyed or defeated (figurative, informal): Used informally to describe something that has been utterly demolished or an opponent that has been thoroughly beaten.
Usage and Examples
- The recipe calls for pulverised almonds, not whole ones.
- After the explosion, the building was pulverised, leaving only a heap of rubble.
- The boxer pulverised his opponent in the first round. (Here, 'pulverised' is the past tense of the verb 'pulverise', demonstrating the action that creates the adjective's state).
Advanced Usage and Notes
- The adjective pulverised often describes the physical state of a material. The related verb to pulverise describes the action of creating that state.
- In British English, the preferred spelling is pulverised. The American English spelling is typically pulverized.
- The figurative use ("utterly defeated") is common in sports commentary and informal descriptions of conflict or competition.
Variants and Related Words
- Pulverise (verb): To crush, grind, or beat something into a powder or dust.
- Pulverisation/Pulverization (noun): The process or result of pulverising.
- Pulveriser/Pulverizer (noun): A machine used for pulverising.
Synonyms
- Powdered: Reduced to powder.
- Ground: Crushed or processed by grinding.
- Crushed: Pressed or squeezed with force to break into small pieces.
- Demolished (figurative): Completely destroyed.
Antonyms
- Whole: In one piece; not divided or broken.
- Intact: Not damaged or impaired in any way.
- Coarse: Rough or loose in texture with large particles.
Adjective
- consisting of fine particles
- powdered cellulose
- powdery snow
- pulverized sugar is prepared from granulated sugar by grinding