frictional

adjective

fric·​tion·​al ˈfrik-sh(ə-)nəl 

1

: of or relating to friction

2

: moved or produced by friction

frictionally adverb

Examples of frictional in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Stone washing requires pumice stones, frictional abrasion and industrial washing machines to beat up and break down denim to a more desirable soft and vintage effect. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 31 July 2026

Credit calm Cyclical parts of the equity market have surely not been ignoring the frictional effects of elevated oil prices, higher Treasury yields and dashed hopes of Federal Reserve rate cuts. — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 2 June 2026

Europe occupies an increasingly frictional position. — Yu Jie, Time, 13 May 2026

There’s a special, frictional magic to creative teamwork — Laurel and Hardy, Nichols and May, Powell and Pressburger, Rankin and Bass — amplified when the teammates are linked by blood. — Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for frictional

• fictional
• jurisdictional