Abrasion

Pronunciation: /əˈbreɪʒən/

Definitions of abrasion

noun the process of scraping or wearing something away

Example Sentences

A1 She got a small abrasion on her knee after falling off her bike.

A2 The rough sandpaper caused abrasions on the surface of the wood.

B1 The hiker suffered multiple abrasions on his arms and legs from climbing over rocks.

B2 The athlete wore protective gear to prevent abrasions during the intense game.

C1 The scientist studied the effects of abrasion on different types of materials in the laboratory.

C2 The artist used abrasion techniques to create unique textures in his paintings.

Examples of abrasion in a Sentence

formal The doctor noted a small abrasion on the patient's arm.

informal I got a little abrasion on my knee from falling off my bike.

slang I got a gnarly abrasion on my elbow from skateboarding.

figurative The constant criticism was like an emotional abrasion on his spirit.

Grammatical Forms of abrasion

• past tense: abraded
• plural: abrasions
• comparative: more abraded
• superlative: most abraded
• present tense: abrades
• future tense: will abrade
• perfect tense: has abraded
• continuous tense: is abrading
• singular: abrasion
• positive degree: abrasive
• infinitive: to abrade
• gerund: abrading
• participle: abraded

Origin and Evolution of abrasion

First Known Use: 1706 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'abrasion' originated from the Latin word 'abrasio', which is derived from the verb 'abradere' meaning to scrape off.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'abrasion' has retained its original meaning of a scraped or worn area on the skin or surface, but has also come to be used in a more general sense to describe the process of wearing away or rubbing off a surface through friction.