roughened

Meanings

• Verb

  To make (a surface) rough or more rough.

• Verb

  To make something feel rough or harsh.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with roughened
toughen , smoothen , soften

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Variants

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roughen , roughened , roughening , roughens

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Etymology

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From the Old French word 'rougir' meaning 'to redden' or 'to bristle with anger', from the root 'roug-' meaning 'red'. The current meaning of 'roughen' developed from the idea of making something red or bristling with roughness.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'roughened' is often used in the field of meteorology to describe the roughness of the ocean surface.

2. The process of roughening a surface can improve its grip or adhesive properties.

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Related Concepts

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1. Texturing: The process of adding surface details or roughness to a material or image.

2. Rugged: A term used to describe something that is robust and able to withstand harsh conditions.

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Culture

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In literature, 'roughened' is often used to describe characters who have undergone hardships or challenges, giving them a rough exterior but a potentially soft interior. In art, 'roughened' surfaces can be achieved through various techniques such as sanding, scraping, or brushing to create texture and depth.

How to Memorize "roughened"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine sandpaper being used to roughen a surface or imagine a person becoming rough around the edges after facing challenges.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'roughen' with the feeling of sandpaper or the image of a rough surface.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the 'R' in 'roughen' stands for 'rough'.

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