breakability
- noun
- /ˌbreɪkəˈbɪləti/
:
fragilidad
- You should be aware of the breakability of glass when handling these dishes.
Examples
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We tested the breakability of various materials for our project.
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The breakability of glass makes it a poor choice for outdoor furniture.
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Manufacturers test products for breakability to ensure they are safe for consumers.
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The breakability of the package contents was clearly labeled to alert the movers.
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The breakability of the glass makes it unsuitable for children's toys.
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When designing furniture, consider the breakability of different materials.
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The breakability of the packaging was a concern during shipping.
Synonyms
17
5.2
Something that is easy to break or damage, like glass
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5.4
Hard and breaks easily, like glass
The ability of something to break easily
The quality of being easily broken or damaged
How easily something is damaged or comes apart when dropped
How easily something can be broken or ruined
A measure of how easily something can be harmed or broken
How easily a material breaks or snaps
Antonyms
How Fragile
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Breakability breaks into familiar parts: break meaning 'to separate into pieces', the able part meaning 'can', and the ending -ity meaning 'quality'. So breakability is the 'quality of being able to break' — in other words, how easily something will break.