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brittle

/brɪtəl/ adjective · British & US
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What does brittle mean?

adjective

Having a tendency to break or shatter easily; fragile. Capable of breaking or shattering easily, often with a sharp, clean fracture.

Example

"The ice on the frozen pond was brittle and cracked underfoot."

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