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Definition of fragility

fragility

/frəˈdʒɪl.ə.ti/
fra · gil · i · ty
Adverb:fragilely
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Plural:fragilities
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Adjective:fragile
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fragility Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The state of being vulnerable, precarious, or easily disrupted (as of a system, relationship, health, or emotional state).

Example

"The sudden supply chain disruption exposed the underlying fragility of the global manufacturing network."

2

The quality of being easily broken, damaged, or shattered by physical force.

Example

"The extreme fragility of the ancient glass vessels required conservators to handle them with specialized padded tools."

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• Rhymes for fragility

• Nearby Words

fracture
fragile
fragilely
fragility
fragment
fragmentary
fragmentation

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French fragilité and directly from Latin fragilitatem ('brittleness, weakness'), derived from fragilis ('easily broken') and the verb frangere ('to break').

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