Fragile Meaning
/ˈfɹæd͡ʒaɪl/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjEasily broken, not sturdy; of delicate material.
adjReadily disrupted or destroyed.
Sentence Examples
I never said I was fragile.
These fragile items must be insured against all risks.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Be careful with that glass vase; it is very ____ and might break if dropped.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Please be very careful with that box, as it contains ____ glassware that can easily break.
Word Origin & History
Borrowed from Middle French fragile, from Latin fragilis, formed on frag-, the root of frangere (“to break”). Cognate with fraction, fracture and doublet of frail.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
Be careful with that glass vase; it is very ____ and might break if dropped.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Please be very careful with that box, as it contains ____ glassware that can easily break.