attrition — the process of gradually wearing down or weakening something through sustained attack or pressure
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the process of gradually wearing down or weakening something through sustained attack or pressure
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈtrɪʃən/
Korean meaning: 지속적인 공격이나 압박을 통해 점진적으로 소모시키거나 약화시키는 과정
Korean pronunciation: 어**트리**션
Example Sentences
- My diet plan failed due to snack attrition - cookies slowly wore down my willpower.
- The startup's high attrition rate meant they were constantly training new employees.
- His patience faced serious attrition after waiting in line for three hours.
attrition
NOUN//əˈtrɪʃən//
the process of gradually wearing down or weakening something through sustained attack or pressure
Castle walls suffer attrition from repeated catapult bombardment
Poor nutrition won't stop his mission from attrition.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'attritio' (a rubbing against), derived from 'atterere' meaning 'to wear away' or 'to rub against.' The word entered English through Old French and Medieval Latin usage.
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📝Examples
“My diet plan failed due to snack attrition - cookies slowly wore down my willpower.”
“The startup's high attrition rate meant they were constantly training new employees.”
“His patience faced serious attrition after waiting in line for three hours.”
“The castle withstood the siege through a long war of attrition.”
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