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Crude

/kruːd/
Crude refers to something in its natural, unrefined state or lacking sophistication and polish.

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Your ideas are inclined to be a little crude.The crude sketch captured the essence of the scene.Crude oil prices impact the global economy significantly.

Etymology:

etymology
The word crude originates from the Latin word crudus, meaning raw or rough, and it entered English through the Old French crude in the late 14th century.

Usage Statistics:

13 mentions per 1 million words Frequency
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