crystalline
4 synonyms and 2 antonyms for crystalline, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Made of or resembling crystal, especially having a clear, regular structure.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
amorphous
noncrystalline
How to use crystalline
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
crystalline structure
crystalline water
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.
