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fragility

UK
/frəˈdʒɪl.ɪ.ti/
US
/frəˈdʒɪl.ə.ti/

Translations

fragilitynoun
fragilities
pl
The economic fragility of the region is a concern for investors.
Неустойчивость экономики региона вызывает беспокойство у инвесторов.
The fragility of the glass made it difficult to transport.
Хрупкость стекла затрудняла его транспортировку.
The fragility of the old bones was evident during the excavation.
Ломкость старых костей была очевидна во время раскопок.
Additional translations
слабость
уязвимость
Synonyms
fineness
vulnerability
weakness
breakability
infirmity
delicacy
fragilityadjective
UK
/frəˈdʒɪl.ɪ.ti/
US
/frəˈdʒɪl.ə.ti/
Used attributively before nouns (e.g., "fragility fracture") in technical and medical contexts.

Definitions

fragilitynoun
The quality of being easily broken or damaged.
The fragility of the glass vase made it unsuitable for shipping.
The quality of being delicate or vulnerable.
The fragility of the ecosystem was evident after the oil spill.
The state of being weak or in poor health.
The patient's fragility required constant medical supervision.
fragilityadjective
Pertaining to or characterized by fragility; used attributively to describe items or situations that involve or result from fragility.
A fragility fracture typically occurs after minimal trauma.
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