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

Coarser iterations need to be boiled and simmered like rice, and the coarser the grind, the chewier the texture.

From Washington Post

This makes Professional Grower’s well draining soil the right choice—it’s mixed with perlite to create a coarser, better draining mix, at a neutral pH that won’t over fertilize any plants.

From Popular-Science