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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Noun
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Lacking basic access to food, shelter and clean water, the 436 million people who by 2030 are predicted to reside in states affected by fragility, conflict and violence will continue to rely upon receiving lifesaving aid to survive.—
Time,
Time,
26 Feb. 2026 -
The project explores themes of instability, danger and fragility in three installations.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
25 Feb. 2026
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The term plant texture refers to the fineness or coarseness, roughness or smoothness, heaviness or lightness of a particular plant.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Frangibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frangibility. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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