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brittle Definition and Meaning in English (brittle definition)

adjective
Synonyms:fragiledelicatebreakable
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Brittle definition: Describes a material that is hard but liable to break easily when subjected to stress or impact.

Definitions of Brittle

  1. 1adjective

    Describes a material that is hard but liable to break easily when subjected to stress or impact.

  2. 2adjective

    Refers to a sound or voice that is sharp, hard, and dry, often lacking warmth or softness.

Example Sentences

“The old plastic had become brittle with age and cracked easily.”

“Her voice was brittle with suppressed emotion.”

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nounbrittleness
adverbbrittlely

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Brittle definition: Describes a material that is hard but liable to break easily when subjected to stress or impact.
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'Brittle' translates to 'brittle' in English. Brittle definition: Describes a material that is hard but liable to break easily when subjected to stress or impact.
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