Frictional: meaning, definitions and examples

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frictional

 

[ หˆfrษชkสƒษ™nl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

physical interaction

Frictional refers to the force that opposes the relative motion of two surfaces in contact. It is commonly encountered in physics and engineering, as it plays a critical role in various applications, from everyday tasks like walking to complex machinery operations.

Synonyms

friction-producing, resistive

Examples of usage

  • The frictional force between the tires and the road affects braking distance.
  • Frictional heat generated during the process can lead to mechanical failure.
  • He studied the frictional interactions of different materials.

Translations

Translations of the word "frictional" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น friccional

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค˜เคฐเฅเคทเคฃเฅ€เคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช reibung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gesekan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะตั€ั‚ัะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ tarciasty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ‘ฉๆ“ฆใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท frictionnel

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ friccional

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sรผrtรผnme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งˆ์ฐฐ์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงุญุชูƒุงูƒูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tล™ecรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ trenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‘ฉๆ“ฆ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ trenjski

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ nudd

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฏะนะบะตะปั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒœแƒ”แƒฎแƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sรผrtรผnmษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ friccional

Etymology

The word 'frictional' comes from the Latin word 'fricare,' meaning 'to rub.' The term began to be used in scientific contexts in the late 19th century as the study of physics developed. One of the earliest uses of the word in English dates back to the mid-1600s, where it was associated more generally with the act of rubbing. Over time, the term evolved to specifically describe the forces involved in the interaction between surfaces, influencing modern engineering and physical sciences. Scientists like Galileo and Newton laid the groundwork for the study of friction, linking it to motion and energy, which helped shape the understanding of frictional forces used today.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,381, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.