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Fragility
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Simple meaning
What does Fragility mean?
The quality of being easily broken.
Dictionary definition
The quality of being easily broken, damaged, or harmed.
Example sentences
Fragility in a sentence
easy
The glass showed its fragility.
medium
The situation's fragility made everyone cautious.
hard
Fragility can describe delicate objects, systems, feelings, or health.
Synonyms
Words like Fragility
Antonyms
Opposite words
strengthThe quality of being strong.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to fragility, depending on context.
Word family
Fragility word family
Base word
fragility
noun
fragilities
More than one fragility.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does fragility mean?
Fragility means the quality of being easily broken.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to fragility?
Delicacy is close in meaning to fragility in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of fragility?
Strength contrasts with fragility.
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