crystal
Adjective[C/U] Both
pl: crystals
The term evokes a sense of purity, precision, and fragility. When describing a physical object, it suggests a geometric perfection and a light-catching brilliance that distinguishes it from ordinary glass or stone. In a descriptive sense, it signifies absolute clarity. Using it to describe a voice or a vision implies a lack of distortion or ambiguity, suggesting a state of perfect transparency where nothing is hidden or blurred.
Countable when referring to a single geometric mineral specimen. Uncountable when referring to the glass material used for luxury tableware.