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brittle

9 points English 7 letters Common Commonness #19,640 Valid in: US and UK dictionaries

Definitions

noun

caramelized sugar cooled in thin sheets

adjective

having little elasticity; hence easily cracked or fractured or snapped

Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Pronunciation

/bɹˈɪtʌl/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)

Word forms

plural brittles

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

Synonyms

caramelized sugar cooled in thin sheets

having little elasticity

(of metal or glass) not annealed and consequently easily cracked or fractured

lacking warmth and generosity of spirit

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

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