fragility
Fragility (noun) means the quality of being easily broken, damaged, or destabilized. Example: “The fragility of the antique clock meant it had to be shipped separately.”
How to use fragility
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHow easily something breaks or falls apart — physically or figuratively.
Word forms
fragilities plural
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The _____ of the antique clock meant it had to be shipped separately.
Etymology
From Latin fragilitās, a doublet of "frailty."
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What does “fragility” mean?
The word “fragility” means the quality of being easily broken, damaged, or destabilized. In plain terms, how easily something breaks or falls apart — physically or figuratively.
How do you pronounce “fragility”?
“Fragility” is pronounced fruh-JIH-lih-tee (/fɹəˈd͡ʒɪlɪti/ in IPA).
How do you use “fragility” in a sentence?
Here is “fragility” used in a sentence: “The fragility of the antique clock meant it had to be shipped separately.”
What part of speech is “fragility”?
“Fragility” is a noun.
Where does the word “fragility” come from?
The word “fragility” comes from Latin. From Latin fragilitās, a doublet of "frailty.".