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brittleness

/brɪtˈlɪnəs/ noun · British & US
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What does brittleness mean?

noun

The quality of being brittle; a tendency to break or shatter easily. A lack of flexibility or resilience.

Example

"The vase's brittleness made it prone to shattering when dropped."

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