crude
/kɹuːd/adj
Middle School
1
In a natural, untreated state.
2
Characterized by simplicity, especially something not carefully or expertly made.
3
Lacking concealing elements.
4
Lacking tact or taste.
5
Not adjusted or further analyzed.
6
Immature or unripe.
7
Uncooked, raw.
8
Pertaining to the uninflected stem of a word.
Thesaurus
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing
#archaic#obsolete