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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of coarser¹

coarse + -er ⁴

Example Sentences

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

From Literature

Even the colder, coarser revival that opened Thursday at the Nederlander Theater, long since rebranded as “The Who’s Tommy,” offers the excitement of big, poppy belting.

From New York Times

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.

From Seattle Times

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

From New York Times

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

From New York Times