concrete

(ˈkɒnkriːt) n1. (Building) a. a construction material made of a mixture of cement, sand, stone, and water that hardens to a stonelike massb. (as modifier): a concrete slab. 2. (General Physics) physics a rigid mass formed by the coalescence of separate particlesadj3. (Mathematics) relating to a particular instance or object; specific as opposed to general: a concrete example. 4. a. relating to or characteristic of things capable of being perceived by the senses, as opposed to abstractionsb. (as noun): the concrete. 5. (General Physics) formed by the coalescence of particles; condensed; solidvb6. (Building) (tr) to construct in or cover with concrete7. to become or cause to become solid; coalesce[C14: from Latin concrētus grown together, hardened, from concrēscere; see concrescence]ˈconcretely adv ˈconcreteness n conˈcretive adj conˈcretively advCollins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003

con•crete

(ˈkɒn krit, ˈkɒŋ-, kɒnˈkrit, kɒŋ-)

adj., n., v. -cret•ed, -cret•ing. adj. 1. constituting an actual thing or instance; real; perceptible; substantial: concrete proof. 2. pertaining to or concerned with realities or actual instances rather than abstractions; particular as opposed to general: concrete proposals. 3. referring to an actual substance or thing, as opposed to an abstract quality: The words “cat,” “water,” and “teacher” are concrete, whereas the words “truth,” “excellence,” and “adulthood” are abstract. 4. made of concrete: concrete blocks. 5. formed by coalescence of separate particles into a mass; united in a coagulated, condensed, or solid mass or state. n. 6. an artificial, stonelike building material made by mixing cement and various aggregates, as sand, gravel, or shale, with water and allowing the mixture to harden. Compare reinforced concrete. 7. any of various other artificial building or paving materials, as those containing tar. 8. a concrete idea or term; a word or notion referring to an actual thing or instance. 9. a mass formed by coalescence or concretion of particles of matter. v.t. 10. to treat or lay with concrete. 11. to form into a mass by coalescence of particles; render solid. 12. to make real, tangible, or particular. v.i. 13. to coalesce into a mass; become solid; harden.

[1375–1425; late Middle English < Latin concrētus composed, formed, solid, orig. past participle of concrēscere to harden <crēscere to grow, increase]con•crete′ly, adv. con•crete′ness, n. Random House Kernerman Webster's College Dictionary, © 2010 K Dictionaries Ltd. Copyright 2005, 1997, 1991 by Random House, Inc. All rights reserved.

concrete

Past participle: concretedGerund: concreting

ImperativeconcreteconcreteCollins English Verb Tables © HarperCollins Publishers 2011ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:Noun 1. concrete - a strong hard building material composed of sand and

gravel and cement and waterbuilding material - material used for constructing buildingscement - a building material that is a powder made of a mixture of calcined limestone and clay; used with water and sand or gravel to make concrete and mortar

cement - concrete pavement is sometimes referred to as cement; "they stood on the grey cement beside the pool"ferroconcrete, reinforced concrete - concrete with metal and/or mesh added to provide extra support against stressespaving, paving material, pavement - material used to pave an areasand - a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral

Verb 1. concrete - cover with cement; "concrete the walls"cover - provide with a covering or cause to be covered; "cover her face with a handkerchief"; "cover the child with a blanket"; "cover the grave with flowers"

2. concrete - form into a solid mass; coalescesolidify - make solid or more solid; cause to solidify

Adj. 1. concrete - capable of being perceived by the senses; not abstract or imaginary; "concrete objects such as trees"practical - concerned with actual use or practice; "he is a very practical person"; "the idea had no practical application"; "a practical knowledge of Japanese"; "woodworking is a practical art"real, existent - being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory; "real objects"; "real people; not ghosts"; "a film based on real life"; "a real illness"; "real humility"; "Life is real! Life is earnest!"- Longfellowtangible, touchable - perceptible by the senses especially the sense of touch; "skin with a tangible roughness"abstract - existing only in the mind; separated from embodiment; "abstract words like `truth' and `justice'"

2. concrete - formed by the coalescence of particlessolid - of definite shape and volume; firm; neither liquid nor gaseous; "ice is water in the solid state"

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