atrito — meaning in English

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

atrito is used for these senses in English:

• attrition Grinding down or wearing away by friction.
• friction The rubbing of one object or surface against another.

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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