coralline
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /kəˈræl.aɪn/
KK: /kəˈræl.aɪn/
adjective
Definition
Relating to or resembling coral, often in color or composition.
Example
The coralline algae create beautiful underwater landscapes.
Conversation
Have you seen those coralline patterns on the new beach towels?
Yeah, they look really vibrant and pretty!
I think the coralline colors remind me of summer days by the ocean.
Absolutely! They make me want to go to the beach right now.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
coral
marine
reddish
Antonyms
nonmarine
artificial
synthetic
noun
Definition
A type of organism that looks like coral, including certain red algae and other similar creatures.
Example
The coralline algae provide important habitats for marine life.
Conversation
Did you see the coralline algae at the beach yesterday?
Yeah, it was so beautiful and vibrant!
I didn't know there were so many types of coralline algae.
Root Explanation
Coralline is derived from "corallium" (meaning coral) in Latin, which refers to the marine invertebrates that form coral reefs. The suffix "-ine" (meaning of or relating to) is used to form adjectives. Thus, coralline describes something that is of or relating to coral.
Memory Tip
Think of 'coral' as the main part of 'coralline' — it helps you remember that coralline refers to something related to coral.
Visually Confused Words
corolline
ralline
colline
azocoralline
corydaline
rallinae
gralline
octocoralline