Concrete ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Concrete ( adjective )

1. Existing in a material form; real and not abstract.
2. Relating to or denoting structures made of concrete.
3. Relating to or denoting an adjective that describes a noun and cannot be used alone.

Origin:

Mid 16th century (as a noun denoting a substance made by mixing cement with aggregate): from latin concretus, past participle of concrescere "grow together", from con- "together" + crescere "grow".

Examples:

1. This is a concrete example of how the system works.
2. They built a concrete wall around the building.
3. The company specializes in concrete construction.
4. The concrete noun refers to a specific object or thing.
5. He gave me a concrete plan for the project.

(As a noun)

Concrete ( noun )

1. Existing in a material form; real and not abstract.
2. Relating to or denoting structures made of concrete.
3. Relating to or denoting an adjective that describes a noun and cannot be used alone.

Origin:

Mid 16th century (as a noun denoting a substance made by mixing cement with aggregate): from latin concretus, past participle of concrescere "grow together", from con- "together" + crescere "grow".

Examples:

1. This is a concrete example of how the system works.
2. They built a concrete wall around the building.
3. The company specializes in concrete construction.
4. The concrete noun refers to a specific object or thing.
5. He gave me a concrete plan for the project.