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coarser

[ kawr-ser, kohr- ]

adjective

, Mathematics.
  1. of or relating to a topology on a topological space whose open sets are included among the open sets of a second specified topology on the space.


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Word History and Origins

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Example Sentences

It’s brighter and coarser than regular glitter, as if it was made with crushed jewels.

Given the president’s dental issues and wealth, the cornmeal used for his hoecakes was probably a finer, higher-quality grind than the coarser meal given to his enslaved community as weekly rations.

The comedians turned to each other and mouthed in unison: “Let’s get out of here,” in coarser language.

Past global studies have relied on satellite observations with much coarser resolution, and on models that calculate groundwater levels rather than directly measuring them.

Even the Pokémon noises are gently mellowed out in contrast to the coarser, more caterwauling sounds of the games; here the creatures purr, cry, coo and sigh like docile house pets.

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