as in fragility
the state or quality of having a delicate structure
the frangibility of the tree ornaments makes them inappropriate for handling by children
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fragility
Noun
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The theocracy of the ayatollahs has been exposed in all its fragility.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
11 Jan. 2026 -
And at the time that this sign was built, this fragility illustrated everything.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Frangibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frangibility. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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