crude form en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈkɹuːd ˌfɔːm/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˈkɹuːd ˌfɔɹm/ (US)
Etymology
crude (“pertaining to the uninflected stem of a word”) + form
Meanings
- (rare) the uninflected form or stem of a word
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| crude forms | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| crudeform | alternative | lexicographic |