friction
|fric-tion|
B2
/ˈfrɪkʃən/
resistance or conflict
Etymology
Etymology Information
'friction' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'frictio,' where 'fricare' meant 'to rub.'
Historical Evolution
'frictio' transformed into the French word 'friction,' and eventually became the modern English word 'friction' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to rub or scrape,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'resistance' and 'conflict.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another.
The friction between the two surfaces caused the machine to overheat.
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Last updated: 2025/03/02 15:36