fragile — easily broken or damaged; delicate
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: easily broken or damaged; delicate
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfrædʒaɪl/
Example Sentences
- My ego is so fragile that even my GPS saying 'recalculating' hurts my feelings.
- The fragile ceasefire could collapse at any moment.
- She wrapped the fragile ornaments in bubble wrap like they were newborn babies.
fragile
ADJECTIVE[/ˈfrædʒaɪl/]
easily broken or damaged; delicate
The glass is fragile — a slight drop makes it shatter instantly.
FRAG(break) + ILE(capable of) — being highly capable of(ILE) a sudden break(FRAG), the ice swan proved to be a completely fragile decoration.
Fragile and breakable — looks stable, but instantly shakable, easily fragile.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'fragilis' meaning 'easily broken,' derived from 'frangere' meaning 'to break.' The word entered English through Old French 'fragile' in the 15th century.
Breakdown
frang- (break) + -ile (adjective suffix meaning 'capable of') = fragile (capable of being broken)
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📝Examples
“My ego is so fragile that even my GPS saying 'recalculating' hurts my feelings.”
“The fragile ceasefire could collapse at any moment.”
“She wrapped the fragile ornaments in bubble wrap like they were newborn babies.”
“The patient's fragile condition requires constant monitoring.”
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