Concrete
/kənˈkriːt/noun
A building material made from a mixture of cement, water, and aggregate.
Did you know?The word 'concrete' comes from Latin roots meaning 'to grow together,' reflecting the material's ability to bond and solidify, reminiscent of ancient alchemical practices.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
concretus
“bonded or grown together, made firm”
Old French
Old French
concret
“solid or compact”
Middle English
Middle English
concrete
“made solid, firm”
Modern English
Modern English
concrete
“a material composed of aggregates bonded by a cementing agent”