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- [frahy-uh-buh l]
- /ˈfraɪ ə bəl/
- /ˈfraɪ.ə.bl̩/
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- [frahy-uh-buh l]
- /ˈfraɪ ə bəl/
Definitions of friable word
- adjective friable easily crumbled or reduced to powder; crumbly: friable rock. 1
- noun friable Easily crumbled. 1
- adjective friable easily broken up; crumbly 0
- adjective friable easily crumbled or crushed into powder 0
- adjective friable Easily broken into small fragments, crumbled, or reduced to powder. 0
- adjective friable (of soil) Loose and large-grained in consistency. 0
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Origin of friable
First appearance:
before 1555 One of the 31% oldest English words
1555-65; < Latin friābilis, equivalent to friā(re) to rub, crumble + -ābilis -able
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Parts of speech for Friable
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friable popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
friable usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for friable
adj friable
adjective friable
- brittle — An object or substance that is brittle is hard but easily broken.
Antonyms for friable
adjective friable
- cohesive — Something that is cohesive consists of parts that fit together well and form a united whole.
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