un-abrasive

un-a·bra·sive

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Definitions of un-abrasive word

noun un-abrasive any material or substance used for grinding, polishing, etc., as emery, pumice, or sandpaper. 1
adjective un-abrasive tending to abrade; causing abrasion; abrading. 1
adjective un-abrasive tending to annoy or cause ill will; overly aggressive: an abrasive personality. 1

before 1870

One of the 26% newest English words

1870-75; < Latin abrās(us) (see abrasion) + -ive

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adjective

verb

adverb

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preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% 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".