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concrete

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adjective

con·​crete (ˌ)kän-ˈkrēt How to pronounce concrete (audio)
ˈkän-ˌkrēt,
kən-ˈkrēt How to pronounce concrete (audio)
1
: naming a real thing or class of things
the word poem is concrete, poetry is abstract
2
: formed by coalition of particles into one solid mass
3
a
: characterized by or belonging to immediate experience of actual things or events
b
: specific, particular
a concrete proposal
c
: real, tangible
concrete evidence
4
: relating to or made of concrete
a concrete wall
concretely adverb
concreteness noun

concrete

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verb

concreted; concreting

transitive verb

1
a
: to form into a solid mass : solidify
b
2
: to make actual or real : cause to take on the qualities of reality
3
: to cover with, form of, or set in concrete
The statues were concreted to the ground.

concrete

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noun

con·​crete ˈkän-ˌkrēt How to pronounce concrete (audio)
(ˌ)kän-ˈkrēt
1
: a mass formed by concretion or coalescence of separate particles of matter in one body
2
: a hard strong building material made by mixing a cementing material (such as Portland cement) and a mineral aggregate (such as sand and gravel) with sufficient water to cause the cement to set and bind the entire mass
3
: a waxy essence of flowers prepared by extraction and evaporation and used in perfumery

Did you know?

We can trace "concrete" back to the Latin verb concrescere, meaning "to grow together." Appropriately, when if first entered English "concrete" could mean "connected by growth." Logicians and grammarians also applied "concrete" to words that expressed a quality viewed as being united with the thing it describes. That in turn led to the sense of "concrete" which we now contrast with "abstract" - concrete words express actual things ("rock," "lizard, "harpsichord"), while abstract words express qualities apart from actual things ("bliss," "freedom," "turpitude"). It was not until the 19th century that the noun "concrete," and its related adjective, began to be used for the building material composed of cementing material and sand, gravel, or similar materials.

Example Sentences

Adjective It's helpful to have concrete examples of how words are used in context. We hope the meetings will produce concrete results. Verb the mortar slowly concreted in the mold a choral work that concretes music and dance into a stunning theatrical experience
Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
Rake didn't have any concrete evidence that Manifest would live again. Nick Romano, EW.com, 15 Sep. 2022 Though historians have no concrete evidence of Catherine’s involvement in the assassinations that triggered the massacre, the Medici queen has historically borne the lion’s share of the blame. Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Sep. 2022 Its findings are some of the most concrete evidence to date that the steady drumbeat of hackers attacking American medical centers leads to patients’ receiving worse care and being more likely to die. Kevin Collier, NBC News, 8 Sep. 2022 Four Justices in the majority held that remedying past discrimination by the school district could constitute a compelling government interest that justifies racial bias if the district were to provide concrete evidence of its past discrimination. The Editorial Board, WSJ, 17 Aug. 2022 The case remains unsolved, and while police said there was no concrete evidence tying Igarashi’s killing to his work on The Satanic Verses, the book’s Japanese publisher reportedly fielded death threats and Igarashi at one point used bodyguards. Carlie Porterfield, Forbes, 13 Aug. 2022 The statement marked the first time the U.S. government had publicly revealed any concrete action on Griner’s arrest. Laura Blasey, Los Angeles Times, 28 July 2022 But the president’s failure so far to secure more concrete action and funding from Capitol Hill has wounded U.S. credibility abroad. Brady Dennis And Maxine Joselow, Anchorage Daily News, 16 July 2022 The additional funds will go toward additional concrete repairs on Judita Drive, as well as extra work on Salem Lane. Brian Lisik, cleveland, 9 Aug. 2022
Verb
Rigolon acknowledged that having a large area of irrigated turf is preferable to asphalt or concrete. Leia Larsen, The Salt Lake Tribune, 15 July 2022 Rigolon acknowledged that having a large area of irrigated turf is preferable to asphalt or concrete. Leia Larsen, The Salt Lake Tribune, 15 July 2022 Rigolon acknowledged that having a large area of irrigated turf is preferable to asphalt or concrete. Leia Larsen, The Salt Lake Tribune, 15 July 2022 Rigolon acknowledged that having a large area of irrigated turf is preferable to asphalt or concrete. Leia Larsen, The Salt Lake Tribune, 15 July 2022 Rigolon acknowledged that having a large area of irrigated turf is preferable to asphalt or concrete. Leia Larsen, The Salt Lake Tribune, 15 July 2022 Rigolon acknowledged that having a large area of irrigated turf is preferable to asphalt or concrete. Leia Larsen, The Salt Lake Tribune, 15 July 2022 Rigolon acknowledged that having a large area of irrigated turf is preferable to asphalt or concrete. Leia Larsen, The Salt Lake Tribune, 23 July 2021 Even as the White House tried to play down expectations beforehand, intense focus will continue on whether there will concrete results out of the summit. Libby Cathey, ABC News, 16 June 2021
Noun
Green burial, sometimes called natural burial, removes embalming chemicals and large concrete and metal vaults from the burial process. Madeline Heim, Journal Sentinel, 15 Sep. 2022 Without it, their populations could become trapped within seas of concrete and suburbia. Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 9 Sep. 2022 Clocking in at 7,600 square feet on three acres, the striking mansion was built by L.A. architect Peter Tolkin, who designed it as a series of gallery-like pavilions loaded with wood, concrete and glass. Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2022 The materials include brick, concrete and masonry materials. Bob Sandrick, cleveland, 30 Aug. 2022 Hallmarks of its pedigree designer can be seen throughout the 7,605-square-foot home – including the contrasting use of concrete and glass. Spencer Elliott, Forbes, 12 Aug. 2022 Safa Shamalakh sat in a shady doorway and stared at the tangle of concrete and metal that was once her home. Hazem Balousha, Washington Post, 11 Aug. 2022 The structure will be shared by North County cities OCEANSIDE — Oceanside Fire Department dedicated its new four-story, concrete-and-steel training tower last week, the first of its kind for the city. Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Aug. 2022 In Japan and Britain, so much of the coastline is reinforced with concrete and rocks that natural beaches now verge on extinction. Taras Grescoe, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 July 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Middle English concret "(of words) denoting a quality as adherent in a substance rather than in isolation," borrowed from Medieval Latin concrētus "composite, solidified, (of words) denoting a quality adherent in a substance rather than in isolation," going back to Latin, "formed, composite, condensed, solid," from past participle of concrēscere "to coalesce, condense, solidify, harden" — more at concrescence

Verb

borrowed from Latin concrētus, past participle of concrēscere "to coalesce, condense, solidify, harden" — more at concrescence

Noun

derivative of concrete entry 1

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1590, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a

Noun

1656, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of concrete was in the 14th century

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