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- pronunciation:
- brI
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- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
brittler, brittlest |
| definition: |
When something is brittle, it is easy to break. Brittle things are often dry and thin.
My grandmother says her bones are brittle, so she has to be careful not to fall.We broke up the brittle twigs and put them on the fire.- antonyms:
- flexible
- similar words:
- breakable, delicate, fragile
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| related words: |
crisp, stiff, weak |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
Brittle is a kind of candy that is made in thin, flat sheets. When the candy is cool and dry, it breaks easily. Brittle contains mostly sugar, but it also has peanuts in it or nuts like walnuts, almonds, or pecans.
My aunt makes peanut brittle at Christmas time. I like it, but my brother doesn't.- similar words:
- candy
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| derivations: |
brittlely (brittly) (adv.), brittleness (n.) |
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