as in fragility
the state or quality of having a delicate structure
the frangibility of the tree ornaments makes them inappropriate for handling by children
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Noun
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More concerning was the growing defensive fragility as the game wore on, exposed on the counter-attack and from set pieces.—
Guillermo Rai,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026 -
The widespread violence exposes the fragility of Mali’s military junta’s security strategy.—
Mark Banchereau,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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My matzo balls took twice as long to cook according to her fineness in the video.—
Molly Baz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Mar. 2026
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The term plant texture refers to the fineness or coarseness, roughness or smoothness, heaviness or lightness of a particular plant.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Frangibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frangibility. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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