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delicate

/dɪˈleɪtɪk/ adjective · British & US
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What does delicate mean?

adjective

Requiring careful handling or treatment because it is fragile or easily damaged; finely or intricately made or designed.

Example

"The delicate balance of the ecosystem was disrupted by the pollution."

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