uncrystallized
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Definition
Adjective: 1. Without a definite crystalline structure: Describes a substance that lacks the ordered, repeating atomic arrangement characteristic of crystals. It is solid but non-crystalline, often glassy or resinous. 2. Not fully formed or defined: Describes ideas, plans, or thoughts that are vague, incomplete, or not yet settled into a final, clear, or definite state.
Examples of Usage
- Adjective (Physical State):
- The volcanic glass, obsidian, is a naturally occurring uncrystallized mineral.
- The cooled lava formed an uncrystallized, amorphous mass.
- Adjective (Abstract State):
- Her plans for the project were still uncrystallized and needed more discussion.
- He had only an uncrystallized notion of what he wanted to write about.
Advanced Usage
- "Remain uncrystallized": To stay in an indefinite or unformed state.
- The details of the agreement remained uncrystallized until the final meeting.
- "Vague and uncrystallized": A common collocation emphasizing a lack of clarity or definition.
- His proposal was rejected for being too vague and uncrystallized.
Variants and Related Words
- Uncrystallised (adj): The British English spelling variant.
- Amorphous (adj): A direct synonym, especially for the physical/material meaning (e.g., ).
- Non-crystalline (adj): A technical synonym for the physical state.
Synonyms
- Formless: Lacking a definite shape or structure.
- Vague: Of uncertain or indefinite character.
- Unformed: Not having developed or been developed into a finished state.
- Inchoate: Just begun and so not fully formed or developed.
Antonyms
- Crystallized (adj): Having a definite crystalline form; (of ideas) clear and definite.
- Definite: Clearly stated or decided; not vague.
- Structured: Having a definite and organized pattern or system.
Adjective
- without real or apparent crystalline form
- an amorphous mineral
- amorphous structure
- not finally or definitely formed
- uncrystallized ideas