Letterora

attrition

9 points English 9 letters Uncommon Commonness #45,687 Valid in: US and UK dictionaries

Definitions

noun

the act of rubbing together; wearing something down by friction

Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Pronunciation

/ʌtɹˈɪʃʌn/ · 3 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)

Word forms

plural attritions

Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.

Synonyms

sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation

contrition contriteness

the wearing down of rock particles by friction due to water or wind or ice

grinding abrasion detrition

erosion by friction

Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).

Rhymes

position mission condition permission competition tradition commission audition addition suspicion ambition transmission musician magician expedition politician

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to it in on no not at an or into air train

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