Abrasion Meaning
/əˈbɹeɪ.ʒən/Definition, CEFR level C2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe act of abrading, wearing, or rubbing off; the wearing away by friction.
nounAn act of abrasiveness.
Sentence Examples
This ankle abrasion is still sore.
It's just an abrasion and a bruise. Nothing's broken.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The constant friction caused a painful ____ on his knee from the rough carpet.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The athlete had a small ____ on his knee after the fall.
Word Origin & History
First attested in 1656. From French abrasion (attested since 1611), from Medieval Latin abrasio (“a scraping”), from Latin abrādō (“scrape off”). See also abrade.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The constant friction caused a painful ____ on his knee from the rough carpet.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The athlete had a small ____ on his knee after the fall.