carat

Meanings

• noun

  A unit of weight used to measure the size of a diamond or a gemstone.

  - "The diamond ring she received weighed 2 carats."
  - "The necklace contained a 10-carat emerald."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with carat
knot , got , scot , mop , chot , spots

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Variants

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carat , carats , karat , karats

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Etymology

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The term 'carat' originated from the Greek word 'karat' meaning 'fruit' or 'seed'. In ancient times, carob seeds were used as a standard for weighing precious stones.

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Trivia

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1. One carat is equal to 0.2 grams.

2. Carats are not just used for measuring diamonds and gemstones but also for measuring the weight of pearls.

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Related Concepts

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1. Carat weight: The total weight of a diamond or a gemstone in carats.

2. Karat: A unit of measurement for gold purity, expressed in parts per thousand.

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Culture

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In the world of jewelry, the carat is an essential unit of measurement. Diamonds and other precious stones are often described in carats to indicate their size and value.

How to Memorize "carat"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a balance with carob seeds as the weight. Remember that carat is a unit of weight for precious stones.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'carat' with 'precious stones' and 'size measurement'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Cats Are Really Attractive Treasures' to remember that 'C' is for Carat.

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