attrite

Meanings

• Verb

  To wear away or rub off by friction; to cause wear or damage by rubbing; to reduce by attrition.

---

Variants

List of all variants of attrite that leads to same result
attrited

---

Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old French atriter, from Latin attritus, past participle of attrire ‘rub, attract’.

---

Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The term 'attrition' is also used in various fields such as economics, psychology, and demography to refer to the gradual reduction of a population or resource.

2. In the context of warfare, attrition warfare aims to inflict maximum damage on an enemy's resources, such as troops, weapons, and infrastructure.

---

Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Attrition (military): A military strategy that aims to reduce an enemy's strength or morale by inflicting casualties or other means, rather than engaging in a decisive battle.

---

How to Memorize "attrite"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a piece of sandpaper wearing down a metal surface or imagine the gradual erosion of a shoreline.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'attrite' with the idea of gradual wear and tear, like a worn-out shoe or a faded painting.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic: 'Attrite' means to 'rub away' or 'wear down'.

---

Memorize "attrite" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize attrite is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.