frangible
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adjective \ˈfran-jə-bəl\Definition of FRANGIBLE
: readily or easily broken
— fran·gi·bil·i·ty \ˌfran-jə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun
Examples of FRANGIBLE
- <frangible china teacups that were totally inappropriate for a child's birthday party>
Origin of FRANGIBLE
Middle English, from Middle French & Medieval Latin; Middle French, from Medieval Latin frangibilis, from Latin frangere to break — more at break
First Known Use: 15th century
Related to FRANGIBLE
- Antonyms
- infrangible, nonbreakable, strong, sturdy, tough, unbreakable
See Synonym Discussion at fragile
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