tite

/taɪt/ or /taɪt/ (UK) /taɪt/ (US)

Definitions

1. noun

A type of hard, fine-grained sedimentary rock composed of calcium carbonate, often used in construction and sculpture.

“The statue is carved from a block of tite found in the quarry.”

2. adjective

Very small in size.

“The tite particles were too small to be seen with the naked eye.”

3. noun

A person who is extremely poor, especially one who is destitute.

“The tite family lived in a small, run-down apartment.”

Synonyms

  • calcium carbonate
  • indigent
  • limestone
  • marble
  • poor

Antonyms

  • abundant
  • lavish
  • rich
  • wealthy