Fiber Meaning
/ˈfaɪ.bɚ/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA single elongated piece of a given material, roughly round in cross-section, often twisted with other fibers to form thread.
nounA material in the form of fibers.
Sentence Examples
You need to eat more fiber.
He was lacking in moral fiber.
Is eating too much fiber bad for you?
Synonyms & Antonyms
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CEFR Practice Quiz
Eating foods rich in ____ helps improve your digestive health.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
This cereal is very high in ____, which is important for maintaining a healthy digestive system.
Word Origin & History
From French fibre, from Old French fibre, from Latin fibra.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"We've seen how to create a new fiber and convert the current thread into a fiber (which continues to run after the conversion), but we have yet to focus on how to schedule a new fiber onto the current thread."
— 2008, Joe Duffy, Concurrent Programming on Windows, Pearson Education, →ISBN, unnumbered page:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
Eating foods rich in ____ helps improve your digestive health.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
This cereal is very high in ____, which is important for maintaining a healthy digestive system.