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- [frik-shuh n]
- /ˈfrɪk ʃən/
- /ˈfrɪk.ʃən/
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- [frik-shuh n]
- /ˈfrɪk ʃən/
Definitions of friction word
- noun friction surface resistance to relative motion, as of a body sliding or rolling. 1
- noun friction the rubbing of the surface of one body against that of another. 1
- noun friction dissension or conflict between persons, nations, etc., because of differing ideas, wishes, etc. 1
- noun friction The resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another. 1
- noun friction rubbing 1
- noun friction conflict 1
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Origin of friction
First appearance:
before 1575 One of the 34% oldest English words
1575-85; < Latin frictiōn- (stem of frictiō) a rubbing, equivalent to frict(us) (past participle of fricāre) + -iōn- -ion
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Parts of speech for Friction
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
friction popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
friction usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for friction
noun friction
- agitation — If someone is in a state of agitation, they are very worried or upset, and show this in their behaviour, movements, or voice.
- resistance — the act or power of resisting, opposing, or withstanding.
- irritation — the act of irritating or the state of being irritated.
- rasping — harsh; grating: a rasping voice.
- soreness — physically painful or sensitive, as a wound, hurt, or diseased part: a sore arm.
Antonyms for friction
noun friction
- agreement — An agreement is a formal decision about future action which is made by two or more countries, groups, or people.
- harmony — agreement; accord; harmonious relations.
- peace — the normal, nonwarring condition of a nation, group of nations, or the world.
- happiness — the quality or state of being happy.
- accord — An accord between countries or groups of people is a formal agreement, for example to end a war.
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