CEFR B2

brittleness

noun

Meaning

The quality of being hard but liable to break or shatter easily.

Examples

The brittleness of the ancient pottery made it difficult to restore.
Scientists are studying the brittleness of the new composite material.

Synonyms: fragility, friability, shatterability

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brittleness (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈbrɪtlnəs/

Definition

The quality of being hard but liable to break or shatter easily.

Examples

The brittleness of the ancient pottery made it difficult to restore.
Scientists are studying the brittleness of the new composite material.
The extreme cold increased the brittleness of the metal.

How to Use brittleness

brittleness of (prepositional phrase): Indicates what possesses the quality of being brittle. — "We are studying the brittleness of the asteroid's surface."

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Antonyms of brittleness

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