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snappiness

snappiness

4.8
How easily a material breaks or snaps
  • noun
  • /ˈsnæpɪnəs/
translation icon : fragilidad
  • Engineers tested the snappiness of the new plastic to ensure it would not break under stress.

Examples

  • After exposure to cold temperatures, the material's snappiness became a concern for the manufacturer.

  • The snappiness of the dry branches made them perfect for kindling in the fireplace.

  • The snappiness of the new fabric impressed everyone.

  • I love the snappiness of this material!

  • The snappiness of the dry branches made them perfect for kindling in the fireplace.

  • Engineers tested the snappiness of the new plastic to ensure it would not break under stress.

  • After exposure to cold temperatures, the material's snappiness became a concern for the manufacturer.

Synonyms

fragility
vssnappiness
17 5.2

Something that is easy to break or damage, like glass

is about sudden actual fractures not broad delicate condition
crispness
vssnappiness
2 2.8

Firm, fresh quality that makes food break easily, like an apple

refers to simple easy snapping rather than texture or taste
brittleness
vssnappiness
1 5.4

Hard and breaks easily, like glass

means quick snapping without implying hardness or stiffness
breakability
vssnappiness
5.8

How easily something breaks or gets damaged

focuses on quick, clean fractures rather than general damage
breakableness
vssnappiness
9.2

How easily something is damaged or comes apart when dropped

describes sudden snapping action rather than general weakness

Antonyms

durability
22 3.8

The ability of something to last a long time without getting damaged

toughness
18 3.2

Ability to stay strong and not break under hard conditions

How Brittle

fragility
17 5.2
snappiness
4.8
toughness
  • Specialized
1 4.7
durability
22 3.8
sturdiness
1 3.4

Surface Forms

snappiness singular
snappinesses plural

Morphology

snappiness = snappy (transparent) = snap + y + ness

A straightforward nominalization of an adjective derived from the verb 'snap' expressing the property of snapping easily.

Etymology

Snappiness comes from snap, which also means 'to break suddenly', like when you 'snap' a twig. So snappiness can describe how easily something will break or snap.