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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [an-tee-frik-shuh n, an-tahy-]
- /ˌæn tiˈfrɪk ʃən, ˌæn taɪ-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [an-tee-frik-shuh n, an-tahy-]
- /ˌæn tiˈfrɪk ʃən, ˌæn taɪ-/
Definitions of antifriction word
- adjective antifriction intended to reduce friction 3
- adjective antifriction reducing friction 3
- noun antifriction a device, lubricant, etc. for reducing friction 3
- noun antifriction something that prevents or reduces friction; lubricant. 1
- adjective antifriction tending to prevent or reduce friction. 1
- adjective antifriction Reducing or intended to reduce friction. 0
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Origin of antifriction
First appearance:
before 1830 One of the 36% newest English words
First recorded in 1830-40; anti- + friction
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Parts of speech for Antifriction
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
antifriction popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
antifriction usage trend in Literature
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