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Synonyms & Similar Words
mash
mush
paste
puree
pulpiness
softness
squishiness
sogginess
pulpous
fibrous
fleshy
tender
fragile
brittle
frangible
fragileness
breakability
shattering
splintering
crushing
smashing
powdering
grinding
crushingness
Meaning of Pulp
The primary meaning of the word "pulp" refers to a soft, wet, and shapeless mass or material.
Definitions
- A soft, wet, and shapeless mass or material, typically consisting of fibers or particles
- * The soft, inner part of a fruit, especially a citrus fruit
- * A magazine or book that contains sensational or lurid stories, especially about crime or romance
- * The soft tissue inside a tooth
Etymology of Pulp
The word "pulp" originates from the Old French word "pulpe," which is derived from the Latin word "pulpa," meaning "flesh" or "pulp of fruit"
Historically, the word "pulp" has been used to describe soft, wet, and shapeless masses or materials, including the soft tissue inside a tooth and the soft, inner part of a fruit
Example Uses
- The orange pulp was squeezed to extract the juice
- * The dentist drilled into the tooth to remove the infected pulp
- * The magazine was known for its pulp fiction stories about space adventures
- * The wood pulp was mixed with water to create a paste
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
solid
firm
hard
rigid
unyielding
stiff
sturdy
compact
dense
heavy
solidness
firmness
hardness
rigidity
solidity
compactness
denseness