attritive

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Definition of attritive word

noun attritive Causing attrition. 1

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Parts of speech for Attritive

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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attritive popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for attritive

adjective attritive

grating — a frame of metal bars for holding fuel when burning, as in a fireplace, furnace, or stove.
abrading — Present participle of abrade.
abrasive — Someone who has an abrasive manner is unkind and rude.
rasping — harsh; grating: a rasping voice.
rough — having a coarse or uneven surface, as from projections, irregularities, or breaks; not smooth: rough, red hands; a rough road.

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Antonyms for attritive

adjective attritive

smooth — free from projections or unevenness of surface; not rough: smooth wood; a smooth road.

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