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abrasiveness

/əˈbreɪ.sɪv.nəs/
a · bra · sive · ness
Adverb:abrasively
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Adjective:abrasive
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• noun

1

The quality of being harsh, curt, or unkind in manner or speech, showing little concern for the feelings of others.

Example

"His natural abrasiveness during negotiations alienated several potential business partners."

2

The physical property of a material or substance that causes it to scrape, wear away, or scratch another surface by friction.

Example

"The high abrasiveness of the volcanic ash quickly wore down the turbine blades."

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abrasion
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abrasiveness
abreast
abridgable
abridge

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from 'abrasive' plus the noun suffix '-ness', ultimately tracing back to the Latin verb 'abradere' ('to scrape off'), from 'ab-' ('away') and 'radere' ('to scrape').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Abrasiveness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/abrasiveness
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