Fragileness

/ˈfrædʒɪlnəs/ noun

Definition

The quality or state of being fragile; delicateness, brittleness, or vulnerability to breakage.

Etymology

From fragile (Latin fragilis, 'breakable') + -ness (noun forming suffix). Creates an abstract noun describing the quality of fragility.

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English speakers can choose between 'fragility' (from Latin-based formal term) and 'fragileness' (from Germanic suffix), showing how we have fancier and plainer ways to say the exact same thing.

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