Friable

Pronunciation: /ˈfraɪəbəl/

Definitions of friable

adjective easily crumbled or pulverized

Example Sentences

A1 The cookie was friable and crumbled easily in my hand.

A2 The old book's pages were so friable that they fell apart when I turned them.

B1 The ancient pottery was friable, showing signs of decay and fragility.

B2 The dry soil in the garden was friable, making it easy to plant seeds.

C1 The delicate sculpture was crafted from a friable material that required careful handling.

C2 The artist used a friable clay to create intricate and detailed sculptures.

Examples of friable in a Sentence

formal The archaeological site contained friable soil that crumbled easily when touched.

informal Be careful with that old book, the pages are friable and can tear easily.

slang I accidentally dropped my phone and now the screen is all friable.

figurative Her emotions were friable, ready to break at any moment.

Grammatical Forms of friable

• past tense: friabled
• plural: friables
• comparative: more friable
• superlative: most friable
• present tense: friable
• future tense: will be friable
• perfect tense: has been friable
• continuous tense: is being friable
• singular: friable
• positive degree: friable
• infinitive: to friable
• gerund: friabling
• participle: friabled

Origin and Evolution of friable

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'friable' originated from the Latin word 'friabilis', which is derived from the verb 'friare' meaning 'to crumble'

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something that is easily crumbled or broken into fragments, the word 'friable' has evolved to also refer to something that is easily pulverized or crushed into powder.