frictional
adjective
fric·tion·al
ˈfrik-sh(ə-)nəl 
1
: of or relating to friction
2
: moved or produced by friction
frictionally
adverb
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The present profit forecasts are being flattered by surging estimates for semiconductor and energy companies without yet reflecting any frictional effects of the massive jump in energy, chemical and shipping costs, nor the unhelpful rise in Treasury yields toward the top of their one-year range.
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Michael Santoli, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
Double the pushing force and the frictional force also doubles.
—Rhett Allain, Wired News, 10 Mar. 2026
That makes minimizing frictional expenses — like sales tax — more important than ever.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
Principles About Right-To-Exit One avenue is to ensure that there is frictional symmetry involved.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 26 Feb. 2026
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Michael Santoli, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
Double the pushing force and the frictional force also doubles.
—Rhett Allain, Wired News, 10 Mar. 2026
That makes minimizing frictional expenses — like sales tax — more important than ever.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
Principles About Right-To-Exit One avenue is to ensure that there is frictional symmetry involved.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 26 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for frictional
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“Frictional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frictional. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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