crystalline
1 antonyms and opposites of crystalline, grouped by meaning.
Adjective — Made of or resembling crystal, especially having a clear, regular structure.
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How to use crystalline
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Latin crystallinus, ultimately from Greek krystallos ("crystal") — built from "crystal" plus the adjective suffix -ine.
Full origin of crystalline →Frequently asked questions
What does “crystalline” mean?
The word “crystalline” means made of or resembling crystal, especially having a clear, regular structure. In plain terms, describes something with the clear, structured quality of a crystal.
How do you pronounce “crystalline”?
“Crystalline” is pronounced KRIHS-tuh-lihn (/ˈkɹɪs.tə.lɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “crystalline” in a sentence?
Here is “crystalline” used in a sentence: “The mineral has a crystalline structure visible under a microscope.”
What is the opposite of “crystalline”?
The opposite of “crystalline” — its antonyms — is amorphous.
What part of speech is “crystalline”?
“Crystalline” is an adjective.
Where does the word “crystalline” come from?
The word “crystalline” comes from Latin. From Latin crystallinus, ultimately from Greek krystallos ("crystal") — built from "crystal" plus the adjective suffix -ine.
Is “crystalline” a common word?
“Crystalline” is an uncommon word in modern English.