fibre — a thread or filament from which a vegetable tissue, mineral substance, or textile is formed
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a thread or filament from which a vegetable tissue, mineral substance, or textile is formed
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfaɪbər/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother always said eating fibre keeps you regular, but I think she just wanted me to eat more vegetables!
- The new carbon fibre bike is so light that I accidentally threw it over my shoulder instead of lifting it.
- Optical fibres carry information at the speed of light through internet cables.
fibre
NOUN[/ˈfaɪbər/]
a thread or filament from which a vegetable tissue, mineral substance, or textile is formed
a thread or filament from which a vegetable tissue, mineral substance, or textile is formed
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Fibre derives from Latin fibra, meaning 'thread, fiber, or strand.' The word originated from ancient Roman observations of fine threadlike structures in textiles during weaving processes.
Breakdown
Latin fibra (thread, fiber) → English fibre. The root fibra remains unchanged, representing the fine filamentous material.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother always said eating fibre keeps you regular, but I think she just wanted me to eat more vegetables!”
“The new carbon fibre bike is so light that I accidentally threw it over my shoulder instead of lifting it.”
“Optical fibres carry information at the speed of light through internet cables.”
“Cotton fibre is one of the most commonly used materials in textile manufacturing.”
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