diamond

Meanings

• noun

  A clear, transparent crystalline mineral, the hardest substance known to man. It is highly valued for its beauty and is used as a gemstone and industrial material.

  - "The ring I gave you contained a beautiful diamond."
  - "Diamonds are formed under extreme heat and pressure deep in the Earth."

• noun

  A square or rectangular shape with four equal sides and four right angles.

  - "The table had a diamond-shaped tabletop."
  - "The diamond pattern on the quilt was intricate and beautiful."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈdaɪ(ə)mənd/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈdaɪ(ə)mənd/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

outfield

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Synonyms

ball field , baseball field , baseball diamond , infield , sparkler , 2-iamond , lozenge , rhomb , rhombus , diamond ring , adamant

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with diamond
champagne , rain , maintain , strain , vain

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Variants

List of all variants of diamond that leads to same result
diamond , diamonds , diamonded , diamonding , Diamond , Peter A. Diamond , Peter Arthur Diamond , Geumgang , Kumgang , diamond in the rough , Diamond Bar , Diamond Head , black diamond , black diamonds , rough diamond

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'adamas', meaning invincible or untamed.

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Trivia

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1. Diamonds are the hardest substance on Earth.

2. The largest diamond ever found was the Cullinan Diamond, which weighed over 3,000 carats.

3. Diamonds are made up of carbon, but under extreme pressure and temperature, the carbon atoms form a crystal structure instead of a solid form of carbon like coal.

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Related Concepts

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1. gemstone: A precious or semi-precious stone used for decoration or jewelry.

2. geology: The scientific study of the Earth, its materials, and the processes by which they change and develop.

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Culture

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Diamonds have been used as symbols of wealth, power, and love for centuries. They are often used in engagement rings and other jewelry. In literature, diamonds have been featured in works such as 'The Diamond as Big as the Ritz' by F. Scott Fitzgerald and 'The Diamond Sutra'. In music, the Rolling Stones recorded a song called 'Angie' about a woman with a 'diamond' heart.

How to Memorize "diamond"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a clear, sparkling gemstone. Visualize its hardness and value. Imagine it being cut and polished to bring out its beauty.

2. associate
   

   - Associate diamonds with wealth, luxury, and love. Think of clear, sparkling water or the night sky when you see the word 'diamond'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'Diamonds Are Forever' to remember the properties of diamonds: Durability, Transparency, Hardness, Aesthetic appeal, Forever

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