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Word: brittle (lookup usage) (lookup stats)


Meaning:

Adjective:

  • archeology Said of rocks and minerals with a conchoidal fracture; capable of being knapped or flaked.
  • Emotionally fragile, easily offended.
  • Inflexible, may break or snap easily under stress or pressure.
  • Not physically tough or tenacious; apt to break or crumble when bending.

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Noun:

  • A confection of caramelized sugar and nuts; brickle.

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