fragility — The quality of being easily broken, damaged, or destroyed; delicacy or weakness of structure, health, or emotion
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: The quality of being easily broken, damaged, or destroyed; delicacy or weakness of structure, health, or emotion
Pronunciation (IPA): /frəˈdʒɪləti/
Example Sentences
- My phone screen has the fragility of a soap bubble—one drop and it's done.
- Despite his tough exterior, he showed surprising emotional fragility after the breakup.
- The museum staff handled the ancient vase with care due to its fragility.
fragility
NOUN[/frəˈdʒɪləti/]
The quality of being easily broken, damaged, or destroyed; delicacy or weakness of structure, health, or emotion
The fragility of the antique vase became clear when it shattered from a small bump.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'fragilis' meaning 'easily broken,' derived from 'frangere' (to break), combined with the noun suffix '-ity.'
Breakdown
frag- (break) + -ile (capable of) + -ity (noun suffix, quality of)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My phone screen has the fragility of a soap bubble—one drop and it's done.”
“Despite his tough exterior, he showed surprising emotional fragility after the breakup.”
“The museum staff handled the ancient vase with care due to its fragility.”
“My little brother's ego has the fragility of a sandcastle at high tide.”
“The fragility of the ecosystem means even small changes can cause big problems.”
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