Definition of brute
1 : of or relating to beasts the ways of the brute world
2 : inanimate 1a a brute object
3 : characteristic of an animal in quality, action, or instinct: such asa : cruel, savage brute violenceb : not working by reason brute instinct
4 : purely physical brute strength brute force
5 : unrelievedly harsh brute facts brute necessity
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Examples of brute in a sentence
They used brute force to open the door.
the brute fact of getting old
Origin and Etymology of brute
Middle English, from Middle French brut rough, from Latin brutus brutish, literally, heavy; akin to Latin gravis heavy — more at grieve
First Known Use: 15th century
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Definition of brute
Examples of brute in a sentence
Let go of me, you brute!
it is a fundamental sense of right and wrong that separates us from the brutes
Origin and Etymology of brute
see 1brute
First Known Use: 1611
BRUTE Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of brute for English Language Learners
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: very strong or forceful
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: very harsh
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Definition of brute for English Language Learners
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: a cruel, rough, or violent man
BRUTE Defined for Kids
Definition of brute for Students
: typical of beasts : like that of a beast We used brute force to open the door.
Definition of brute for Students
1 : a four-footed animal especially when wild
2 : a cruel or rough person
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