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What is another word for Fragility? – 154 Fragility Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    delicacy daintiness fragileness breakability brittleness weakness frailty vulnerability susceptibility tenderness sensitiveness instability impermanence transience ephemerality fleetingness precariousness uncertainty instability shakiness unsteadiness feebleness infirmity debility flimsiness thinness slenderness narrowness tenuity subtlety fineness gentleness softness lightness airiness intangibility diaphanousness gossamerness insubstantiality

    Meaning of Fragility

    The primary meaning of the word "Fragility" is the quality of being fragile, or easily broken or damaged.

    Definitions

    • The quality of being fragile, or easily broken or damaged
    • The state of being weak or delicate, physically or emotionally
    • The capacity to be easily injured or damaged, either physically or emotionally

    Etymology of Fragility

    The word "Fragility" originates from the Latin word "fragilis," meaning "easily broken" or "brittle"
    The term has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe something that is delicate or easily damaged
    Historically, the word has been used to describe not only physical objects but also emotional or psychological states, such as a person's fragile mental health

    Example Uses

    • The fragility of the glass vase made it difficult to handle without breaking
    • The patient's fragile condition required careful monitoring and treatment
    • The fragile ecosystem of the forest was easily disrupted by human activity
    • Her fragile emotional state made it hard for her to cope with the loss

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    robustness sturdiness solidity strength resilience toughness hardness durability stability permanence solidity soundness firmness security steadiness rigidity inflexibility imperviousness resistance immunity invulnerability fortitude hardness compactness density heaviness substantiality concreteness

    Related Nouns

    weakness frailty vulnerability susceptibility delicacy daintiness fragileness breakability brittleness instability impermanence transience ephemerality fleetingness precariousness uncertainty instability shakiness unsteadiness feebleness infirmity debility flimsiness thinness slenderness

    Related Verbs

    break shatter fracture crack splinter fragment dismantle disrupt disturb unsettle destabilize weaken enfeeble debilitate cripple damage harm hurt injure wound mar impair undermine compromise jeopardize threaten endanger

    Related Adjectives

    fragile delicate dainty weak frail vulnerable susceptible sensitive tender unstable impermanent transient ephemeral fleeting precarious uncertain shaky unsteady feeble infirm debilitated flimsy thin slender narrow tenuous subtle fine gentle soft light airy intangible diaphanous gossamer