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brittleMain Entry: 1brit·tle Pronunciation: \ˈbri-təl\ Function: adjective Inflected Form(s): brit·tler \ˈbrit-lər, ˈbri-təl-ər\; brit·tlest \-ləst, -təl-əst\ Etymology: Middle English britil; akin to Old English brēotan to break, Old Norse brjōta Date: 14th century 1 a : easily broken, cracked, or snapped <brittle clay> <brittle glass> b : easily disrupted, overthrown, or damaged : frail <a brittle friendship> synonyms see fragile — brit·tle·ly \ˈbri-təl-(l)ē\ adverb — brit·tle·ness \ˈbri-təl-nəs\ noun
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