frangibility

/,frændʤi'biliti/

Thân thiện

The vase's frangibility was evident after it fell from the shelf.

Definition

Noun: The quality or state of being easily broken, damaged, or destroyed; brittleness, fragility.

Usage

"Frangibility" is a formal, technical term used to describe the inherent property of a material or object that makes it susceptible to breaking, shattering, or being destroyed with relative ease. It is often used in scientific, engineering, and academic contexts.

Examples

• The frangibility of the antique glass made it extremely difficult to transport safely.
• Engineers must consider the frangibility of certain components when designing safety mechanisms.
• The experiment studied the frangibility of different ceramic compounds under stress.

Advanced Usage

• Conceptual Use: The term can be applied metaphorically to describe non-physical things that are easily damaged or ended.
  • The negotiations highlighted the frangibility of the peace agreement.
• In Specific Fields:
  • In military or aviation contexts, it can refer to the designed breakability of a component to minimize collateral damage (e.g., frangible bullets, frangible runway lights).

Variants and Related Words

• Frangible (adjective): Easily broken; breakable.
  • The device was made from a frangible plastic that disintegrates on impact.
• Fragility (noun): The quality of being easily broken or damaged. (Often used more broadly than "frangibility," which can imply a more specific, inherent brittleness.)

Synonyms

• Brittleness
• Fragility
• Breakability
• Delicacy
• Vulnerability (to damage)

Antonyms

• Durability
• Resilience
• Toughness
• Sturdiness
• Robustness

Học thuật

Noun

1. quality of being easily damaged or destroyed

Từ đồng nghĩa

• fragility
• breakability
• frangibleness