Friction

Pronunciation: /ˈfrɪk.ʃən/

Definitions of friction

noun the action of one surface or object rubbing against another

Example Sentences

A1 Friction between the two surfaces caused the toy car to slow down.

A2 The students learned about the concept of friction in their science class.

B1 The lack of communication between team members created friction within the group.

B2 The political party leaders were unable to overcome the friction between their ideologies.

C1 The negotiations were stalled due to the friction between the two countries.

C2 The CEO's decision to restructure the company caused friction among the senior executives.

Examples of friction in a Sentence

formal The friction between the two parties has hindered progress in the negotiations.

informal There's always some friction between siblings when sharing a room.

slang I can feel the friction between them whenever they're in the same room.

figurative The friction between tradition and progress is evident in this debate.

Grammatical Forms of friction

• past tense: frictioned
• plural: frictions
• comparative: more friction
• superlative: most friction
• present tense: friction
• future tense: will friction
• perfect tense: has frictioned
• continuous tense: is frictioning
• singular: friction
• positive degree: friction
• infinitive: to friction
• gerund: frictioning
• participle: frictioned

Origin and Evolution of friction

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'friction' originated from the Latin word 'frictio', which means 'rubbing' or 'chafing'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'friction' has come to be used in various contexts to describe the resistance encountered when two surfaces move against each other, leading to heat generation and energy loss.