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Definition of fragile

fragile

/ˈfrædʒ.əl/
frag · ile
Adverb:fragilely
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• adjective

1

Easily broken, shattered, or damaged.

Example

"Please handle the antique porcelain vases with care, as they are extremely fragile."

2

Easily destroyed, disrupted, or threatened; lacking stability or security.

Example

"Conservationists are working to protect the fragile ecosystem of the coral reef."

3

Not strong or robust in constitution; physically or emotionally weak and delicate.

Example

"After weeks of recovering from pneumonia, the elderly patient still looked weak and fragile."

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• Rhymes for fragile

• Nearby Words

fractional
fractionally
fracture
fragile
fragilely
fragility
fragment

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 16th century from Latin fragilis ('easily broken'), from the stem of frangere ('to break'), making it an etymological doublet of 'frail' (which entered English earlier via Old French).

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