Frictional Meaning
/ˈfrɪkʃən/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjRelating to, or caused by, friction.
adjInvolving conflict or difficulties
Sentence Examples
The large frictional forces made dragging it impossible.
Engineers designed the brakes to reduce frictional wear.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ force between the box and the floor made it hard to push.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The engineer studied the ____ forces acting on the moving parts of the machine to improve its efficiency.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English friction Proto-Indo-European *h₂el-der.? Proto-Italic *-ālis Latin -ālisbor. Old French -albor. ▲ Latin -ālis Old French -elbor. ▲ Latin -ālisbor. Middle English -al English -al English frictional From friction + -al.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ force between the box and the floor made it hard to push.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The engineer studied the ____ forces acting on the moving parts of the machine to improve its efficiency.