fragility

Meanings

• adjective

  The quality of being easily broken, damaged, or destroyed.

  - "The vase's fragility made us handle it with care."
  - "The old bridge's fragility was a concern for the safety inspector."

• noun

  The state of being delicate or vulnerable.

  - "Her fragility was revealed in her inability to cope with stress."
  - "The fragility of new relationships can be tested by small misunderstandings."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with fragility
valility , vulnerability , reality , viability

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Variants

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fragile , fragilities , fragility

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Forms

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more fragile, most fragile, fragilely

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'fragilitas' meaning 'delicacy, frailty'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'fragility' is often used in scientific research to describe the properties of materials, such as the fragility of glass or the fragility of certain minerals.

2. In psychology, fragility is used to describe individuals who are overly sensitive or emotionally vulnerable.

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Related Concepts

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1. vulnerability: A related concept to fragility, referring to the susceptibility to harm or injury.

2. brittleness: A related concept to fragility, referring to the quality of being easily broken or shattered.

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Culture

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Fragility is a common theme in literature, particularly in the context of human relationships and emotional vulnerability. It is also used metaphorically to describe the delicate balance of ecosystems and the vulnerability of structures to natural disasters.

How to Memorize "fragility"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a glass vase that is easily broken, or a delicate flower that wilts at the slightest touch.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'fragile' with 'delicate' or 'vulnerable'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Frail and Fragile' to remember the meaning of the word.

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