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Fissile (adj) means Capable of being split apart.

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Capable of being split apart.

Splitting easily along its natural grain.

Able to sustain a chain reaction of nuclear fission.

"North Korea may soon have access to regular amounts of fissile material if it doesn’t already and could be preparing Punggye-ri for a number of nuclear tests if the above analysis is correct." — Jeffrey Lewis, The Tunnels at Punggye-ri: An Alternative View (2014)

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Borrowed from Latin fissilis.

Synonyms

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fissionable

Antonyms

nonfissile

Rhymes for fissile

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of fissile?

"fissile" (adj) means capable of being split apart.

What is another word for fissile?

Other words for "fissile" include fissionable.

What is the opposite of fissile?

The opposite of "fissile" is nonfissile.

What are the different meanings of fissile?

"fissile" has 3 main meanings: 1. Capable of being split apart; 2. Splitting easily along its natural grain; 3. Able to sustain a chain reaction of nuclear fission.