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coarse-grained

Translations

coarse-grainedadjective
more coarse-grained
Comp.
most coarse-grained
Super.
à grain grossier
Coarse-grained sandstone predominates along the river banks.
Le grès à grain grossier prédomine le long des berges de la rivière.
à grain grossierSe dit d’une analyse ou d’une distinction globale, peu détaillée.
The researchers used a coarse-grained analysis to identify overall trends.
Les chercheurs ont utilisé une analyse à grain grossier pour identifier les tendances générales.
Additional translations
grossierSe dit d’un style, d’un humour ou d’une expression manque de finesse.
Synonyms
rugged
chunky
uneven
crude
grainy
granular
rough
coarse
macroscopic
thick-textured

Definitions

coarse-grainedadjective
Composed of relatively large particles or grains; rough in texture.
Coarse-grained sandstone predominates along the river banks.
Not very detailed; referring to broad or general distinctions.
The researchers used a coarse-grained analysis to identify overall trends.
Lacking refinement or subtlety; crude or unpolished.
Some critics dismissed the movie's coarse-grained humor as vulgar.
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