frangibility
/,frændʤi'biliti/
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
Noun
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quality of being easily damaged or destroyed
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