brittle

Meanings

• adjective

  Lacking in strength, firmness, or flexibility; easily broken or damaged.

  - "The brittle glass shattered when it was dropped."
  - "Despite his brittle bones, the old man continued to dance."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈbɹɪtl̩/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

brickle

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with brittle
rittle , ittle , mittle , hittle , gittle

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Homophones

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1. Brittlestar (English) : A type of starfish
   

2. Brittle (Scots) : A term of endearment
   

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Variants

List of all variants of brittle that leads to same result
brittle , brittlely , brittleness , brittlenesses , brittler , brittlest , brittles , brittle bone disease , brittle bones , brittle star , brittle stars

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Forms

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brittle-ness, becomes brittle, more brittle

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Etymology

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Old English bretilan; akin to brecan to break

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Trivia

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1. Brittle is an antonym of the word 'durable'.

2. The term 'brittle star' is named for its brittle arms, which can be easily broken off.

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Related Concepts

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1. Fragility: A state of being easily broken or damaged

2. Brittleness: The quality of being brittle

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Culture

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Brittle has been used metaphorically in various forms of literature and art to represent fragility and vulnerability. In music, the term 'brittle' is used to describe a sound that is thin and crisp.

How to Memorize "brittle"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a thin, easily breakable object, such as a glass or a twig, to help remember the meaning of 'brittle'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'brittle' with words like 'fragile' or 'delicate' to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Brittle Breaks Easily' to remember the definition of the word.

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