Definition

Describing something that has cracks or narrow openings in its surface.

Example

The rocky landscape was creviced, making it difficult to walk across.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Did you see that rock formation on our hike yesterday?

Yeah, it was fascinating how it was all creviced like that.

I know! It made the landscape look so unique.

Definitely, I love how nature can create such interesting textures.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Creviced → It is formed from "crevice" (from Old French *crevace*, meaning a crack or fissure) and the suffix "-ed" (indicating a state or condition). The word "creviced" describes something that has cracks or fissures, indicating a state of being full of crevices.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'crevice' as a crack or fissure, and when something is 'creviced', it means it is in a state of having those cracks.

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