frangibleness
- noun
:
fragilidad
- The frangibleness of the glass vase made it unsuitable for use in a busy household.
Examples
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Due to its frangibleness, the sculpture must be handled with great care.
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Scientists tested the frangibleness of the material under various pressure conditions.
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The frangibleness of the glass made it difficult to transport.
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Her art piece displayed a certain frangibleness that captivated viewers.
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The frangibleness of the antique porcelain requires careful handling to avoid damage.
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Because of its frangibleness, the light bulb should be stored in a padded box.
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The frangibleness of the delicate paper meant it could tear easily if not treated gently.
Synonyms
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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
How easily something breaks or gets damaged
How easily something is damaged or comes apart when dropped
A measure of how easily something can be harmed or broken
How easily something breaks into small pieces or powder
Antonyms
How Fragile
Surface Forms
Morphology
frangibleness = frangible (semi-transparent) = frang + ible + ness
The word 'frangible' is not commonly known, making the derivation less transparent for learners.
Etymology
The word frangibleness comes from the Latin root frang- meaning 'to break', and it is the same root in words like fragile and fragment. So, frangibleness is the quality of being easy to break.