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

Instead of chasing smoothness, I embraced the coarser texture of cornmeal, letting it resist cohesion.

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

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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.

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

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

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