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brittle

 

[ หˆbrษชt(ษ™)l ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

food

Hard but liable to break or shatter easily. Often used to describe certain types of sweets or snacks.

Synonyms

breakable, crisp, fragile

Examples of usage

  • The brittle texture of the toffee made it difficult to chew.
  • I love the crunchiness of peanut brittle as a snack.
Context #2 | Adjective

material

Easily broken or cracked when subjected to pressure or stress.

Synonyms

crumbly, fragile, frangible

Examples of usage

  • The brittle clay pots shattered when they fell to the ground.
  • The brittle branches of the tree snapped in the strong wind.
Context #3 | Noun

geology

A type of rock that breaks or shatters easily, often characterized by a lack of flexibility.

Synonyms

crumbly, fragile, hard

Examples of usage

  • The geologist studied the brittle properties of the rock sample.
  • The brittle nature of the shale made it unsuitable for construction.

Translations

Translations of the word "brittle" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น frรกgil

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคญเค‚เค—เฅเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช brรผchig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ rapuh

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบั€ะธั…ะบะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kruchy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚‚ใ‚ใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fragile

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ frรกgil

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kฤฑrฤฑlgan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถ€์„œ์ง€๊ธฐ ์‰ฌ์šด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‡ุด

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kล™ehkรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ krehkรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่„†ๅผฑ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ krhek

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ brothรฆtt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะพั€ั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒงแƒ˜แƒคแƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kรถvrษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ frรกgil

Etymology

The word 'brittle' originated from the Old English word 'brytel,' meaning easily broken or cracked. The concept of brittleness has been observed in various materials and substances throughout history, with its properties influencing their uses and applications. In geology, the term 'brittle' is commonly used to describe rocks with low ductility and high stiffness, making them prone to fracture under stress. In culinary contexts, 'brittle' refers to a type of confectionery characterized by its hard texture and propensity to shatter into pieces when bitten or broken. Over time, the word has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings related to fragility and susceptibility to breakage.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,961 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.