indurated
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /ɪnˈdjʊəreɪtɪd/
KK: /ɪnˈdʒʊr.ɪ.tɪd/
adjective
Definition
Describing something that has become hard or firm, often due to the presence of fibrous materials or other factors.
Example
The indurated soil made it difficult for the plants to grow.
Conversation
I noticed that the soil in my garden has become really indurated lately.
Yeah, that can happen if it hasn't been watered enough.
I guess I need to add some moisture to break it up a bit.
Definitely! That should help the plants grow better.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
hardened
solidified
stiffened
Antonyms
soft
pliable
flexible
verb
Definition
To become hard or solid, often as a result of a process like drying or aging.
Example
The clay indurated after being exposed to the sun for several days.
Tense Forms
Past: indurated
Past Participle: indurated
Conversation
I heard that your feelings have indurated over time after that breakup.
Yeah, it took a while, but I think I've moved on now.
That's good to hear! It's important to not let things indurate too much.
Root Explanation
Indurated is formed from "in-" (meaning not) and "durare" (meaning to harden). The word describes something that has become hard or solid, often used in a medical context to refer to tissue that has hardened.
Memory Tip
Think of something that has 'hardened' ('durare') and is now 'not' soft ('in-'). This helps you remember that 'indurated' means something that has become hard.
Visually Confused Words
unindurated
nonindurated
pandurated
viduated
sinuated
inaurate
undepurated
inured