Frangible
Adjective
Capable of being broken easily.
The frangible vase shattered when it fell off the shelf.
Often appears as...
- frangible materials
- frangible objects
Usage tips
Neutral
fragile, delicate, breakable
Adjective
Capable of being broken easily.
The frangible vase shattered when it fell off the shelf.
Often appears as...
- frangible materials
- frangible objects
Usage tips
Neutral
fragile, delicate, breakable
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Fragility
This refers to the literal breakability of items.
The frangible glassware requires careful handling.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Fragility
This refers to concepts or emotions that can easily be harmed.
His frangible self-esteem made him sensitive to criticism.
Pro Tip 3/3Legal Context
In legal terms, frangible can refer to conditions that are easily compromised.
Certain contracts are frangible and can be voided immediately.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Fragility
This refers to the literal breakability of items.
The frangible glassware requires careful handling.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Fragility
This refers to concepts or emotions that can easily be harmed.
His frangible self-esteem made him sensitive to criticism.
Pro Tip 3/3Legal Context
In legal terms, frangible can refer to conditions that are easily compromised.
Certain contracts are frangible and can be voided immediately.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Fragility
This refers to the literal breakability of items.
The frangible glassware requires careful handling.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Fragility
This refers to concepts or emotions that can easily be harmed.
His frangible self-esteem made him sensitive to criticism.
Pro Tip 3/3Legal Context
In legal terms, frangible can refer to conditions that are easily compromised.
Certain contracts are frangible and can be voided immediately.
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