Word Type

Adjective

Adjective

Noun

The word "fragile" can be used as adjective, adjective and noun.

Word Relationships

Opposites (Antonyms)

durable indestructible unbreakable undestroyable

Derived Terms

fragile X syndrome fragile masculinity fragilely fragileness fragilization fragilize hyperfragile nonfragile superfragile ultrafragile unfragile warmblood fragile foal syndrome

Etymologically Related To

fraction fracture

Narrower Terms (Hyponyms)

brittle crackable friable gossamer scissile shattery

Related Terms

docile fractal fraction fractional fracture fragility frail frailty frangible obstinate rickety vulnerable weak

Related Terms

break destroy fractal fraction fractional fracture fragility frail frailty frangible intricate structure subtle

Similar Terms

breakable delicate delicate insignificant unimportant

Synonym Network

breakable breakly delicate destroyable destructible friable tenuous

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