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τριβή — meaning in English

trivi

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English meaning

  • attrition noun A gradual wearing down or reduction, especially of staff or resources over time rather than through direct cuts.
  • friction noun The resistance created when one surface rubs against another.

Senses

τριβή is used for these senses in English:

  • attrition Grinding down or wearing away by friction.

attrition — full definition

  1. noun A gradual wearing down or reduction, especially of staff or resources over time rather than through direct cuts.
  2. noun The physical wearing away of a surface by friction or grinding.

friction — full definition

  1. noun The resistance created when one surface rubs against another.
  2. noun Disagreement or tension between people with different views.
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