adjective

crystallized

Crystallized (adjective) means Formed into crystals, or having taken on a solid, definite form. Example: “The honey had crystallized in the jar after months in the cupboard.”

adjective

Formed into crystals, or having taken on a solid, definite form.

"The honey had crystallized in the jar after months in the cupboard."

"His plans finally crystallized into a clear business proposal."

How to use crystallized

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither turned into solid crystals, or, figuratively, an idea that has become clear and definite.

Common pairings

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What does “crystallized” mean?

The word “crystallized” means formed into crystals, or having taken on a solid, definite form. In plain terms, either turned into solid crystals, or, figuratively, an idea that has become clear and definite.

How do you use “crystallized” in a sentence?

Here is “crystallized” used in a sentence: “The honey had crystallized in the jar after months in the cupboard.”

What part of speech is “crystallized”?

“Crystallized” is an adjective.

What is the meaning of crystallized?

"crystallized" (adjective) means formed into crystals, or having taken on a solid, definite form.