attrited

adjective

at·​trit·​ed ə-ˈtrī-təd How to pronounce attrited (audio)
: worn by attrition

Word History

Etymology

attrite "worn down by rubbing" (borrowed from Latin attrītus, past participle of atterere "to rub [against], wear away, diminish, impair") + -ed entry 1 — more at attrition

First Known Use

1691, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of attrited was in 1691

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“Attrited.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/attrited. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.

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