Fragility

Pronunciation: /frəˈdʒɪləti/

Definitions of fragility

noun the quality or state of being fragile; delicateness or brittleness

Example Sentences

A1 The glass broke easily because of its fragility.

A2 She handled the delicate flower with care, aware of its fragility.

B1 The fragility of the economy became apparent during the recession.

B2 The artist's paintings captured the fragility of human emotions.

C1 The fragility of the peace agreement was evident as tensions rose.

C2 The fragility of life itself is a recurring theme in the author's works.

Examples of fragility in a Sentence

formal The fragility of the antique vase made it a challenge to transport safely.

informal I learned the hard way about the fragility of my phone screen when it cracked after a small drop.

slang I can't believe how easily his ego shattered, talk about fragility!

figurative The fragility of their relationship became apparent when they couldn't weather a small disagreement.

Grammatical Forms of fragility

• plural: fragilities
• comparative: more fragile
• superlative: most fragile
• present tense: fragility
• future tense: will be fragile
• perfect tense: has been fragile
• continuous tense: is being fragile
• singular: fragility
• positive degree: fragile
• infinitive: to fragile
• gerund: fragility
• participle: fragile

Origin and Evolution of fragility

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'fragility' originated from the Latin word 'fragilitas', which is derived from the Latin word 'fragilis' meaning 'easily broken.'

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'fragility' has retained its original meaning of being easily broken or delicate, but it has also come to be used metaphorically to describe vulnerability or weakness in various contexts.