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- [frahy-uh-buh l]
- /ˈfraɪ ə bəl/
- /fraɪəˈbɪlɪtɪ/
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- [frahy-uh-buh l]
- /ˈfraɪ ə bəl/
Definitions of friability word
- adjective friability easily crumbled or reduced to powder; crumbly: friable rock. 1
- noun friability The quality of being friable, or easily broken, crumbled, or reduced to powder; friableness. 1
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Origin of friability
First appearance:
before 1555 One of the 31% oldest English words
1555-65; < Latin friābilis, equivalent to friā(re) to rub, crumble + -ābilis -able
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Parts of speech for Friability
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friability popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 53% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
friability usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for friability
noun friability
- fragility — easily broken, shattered, or damaged; delicate; brittle; frail: a fragile ceramic container; a very fragile alliance.
- brittleness — the quality of being brittle
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