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单词 breakable
释义

breakable

adjective

break·​able ˈbrā-kə-bəl How to pronounce breakable (audio)
: capable of being broken
breakable noun

Synonyms

  • delicate
  • fragile
  • frail
  • frangible
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Example Sentences

a world record that may not be breakable elderly people's bones can be highly breakable if they suffer from osteoporosis
Recent Examples on the Web Accessing the innards of most other laptops requires prying at a bunch of easily breakable plastic retention clips, but the Framework Laptop opens up easily and smoothly. Andrew Cunningham, Ars Technica, 24 July 2022 Finally, our experts assess the overall quality of construction, checking for loose or easily breakable plastic parts, persistent dripping or other signs that a faucet is unlikely to perform well over the long haul. Dan Diclerico, Good Housekeeping, 2 Aug. 2022 There’s also a pocket that locks to protect eyeglasses and other breakable gear or equipment. Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 29 July 2022 If everything is negotiable and every agreement is breakable, is the Big Ten really committed to keeping Purdue and Minnesota for the long term? Scott Horner, The Indianapolis Star, 1 July 2022 Brittle means being fragile, breakable, while seeming firm. Jeroen Kraaijenbrink, Forbes, 22 June 2022 Gold comes from treasure chests, enemies, and breakables (damn-near every object in the game is breakable and spits out goodies when destroyed—a delightful touch). Aaron Zimmerman, Ars Technica, 6 May 2022 During the last few months, an even more viral follow-up has been strategically unleashed: a highly breakable version of the bag, made in collaboration with the Heven, makers of handblown glassware. Jenny Singer, Glamour, 12 Apr. 2022 Like: There is no doubt that owning a ski with these dimensions can make the best days better and at the same time make the worst days (breakable crud) fun too. Marc Peruzzi, Outside Online, 9 Jan. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1570, in the meaning defined above

breakable

adjective

as in fragile
easily broken elderly people's bones can be highly breakable if they suffer from osteoporosis

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • fragile
  • delicate
  • brittle
  • frangible
  • frail
  • weak
  • fine
  • flimsy
  • soft
  • friable
  • dainty
  • crumbly
  • tenuous
  • feeble
  • crushable
  • gossamer
  • flaky
  • short
  • eggshell
  • shaky
  • crispy
  • spindly
  • inelastic
  • inflexible
  • infirm
  • slight
  • crisp
  • shivery
  • embrittled
  • tender
  • flakey
  • stiff

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • sturdy
  • strong
  • tough
  • unbreakable
  • rigid
  • solid
  • substantial
  • compact
  • nonbreakable
  • hard
  • unyielding
  • flexible
  • firm
  • elastic
  • resilient
  • infrangible
  • rubbery
  • springy
  • supple
  • stretch
  • stretchable
  • rubberlike
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