Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

lapidar

verb
/ˌlæpɪˈdɑːr/
Definition
To engrave or polish a stone; to perfect or refine something.
Examples
  • The artist will lapidar the sculpture to enhance its details.
  • She took the time to lapidar her presentation before the big meeting.
  • In the workshop, they learned how to lapidar gemstones into beautiful jewelry.
Meaning
In a broader sense, ‘lapidar’ can refer to the act of making something more precise or improving its quality.
Synonyms
  • polish
  • refine
  • engrave
  • perfect