Definition of CRYSTALLINE

crystalline

Meanings

Plural: crystallines

Adjective

  • consisting of or containing or of the nature of crystals
    • "granite is crystalline"

Adjective Satellite

  • distinctly or sharply outlined; - John Buchan
    • "crystalline sharpness of outline"
  • transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity
    • "the cold crystalline water of melted snow"

Adj

  • Of, relating to, or composed of crystals.
  • Having a regular three-dimensional molecular structure.
  • Resembling crystal in being clear and transparent.
  • Pure.

Noun

  • Any crystalline substance.
  • aniline

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English cristallyn, cristallyne, from Old French cristallin, from Latin crystallinus, from Ancient Greek κρυστάλλινος (krustállinos), from κρύσταλλος (krústallos, “crystal”).

Synonyms

crystal, crystal clear, limpid, lucid, pellucid, transparent

Scrabble Score: 16

crystalline is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
crystalline is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
crystalline is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 19

crystalline is a valid Words With Friends word