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fragile

adjective/ˈfrædʒəl/

definition

easily broken or damaged

example

Be careful when handling that fragile vase; it's very easy to break.

synonyms
delicatefrailbrittle
word origin — from Latin 'fragilis', meaning 'easily broken', from 'frangere', meaning 'to break'

fragile, anomalous, impulsive, inaccessible, sensational: meanings and examples

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  1. fragile · adjective/ˈfrædʒəl/

    easily broken or damaged

    Be careful when handling that fragile vase; it's very easy to break.

    Synonyms: delicate, frail, brittle

    Origin: from Latin 'fragilis', meaning 'easily broken', from 'frangere', meaning 'to break'

  2. anomalous · adjective/əˈnɑː.mə.ləs/

    deviating from what is standard, normal, or expected

    The researchers noticed an anomalous pattern in the data that did not match their predictions.

    Synonyms: abnormal, irregular, atypical

    Origin: from the Greek word 'anomalous', meaning 'uneven, irregular,' which stems from 'anomalos', consisting of 'a-' (not) and 'nomos' (law, rule)

  3. impulsive · adjective/ɪmˈpʌlsɪv/

    acting or done without forethought or consideration of the consequences

    Her impulsive decision to quit her job without another one lined up left her struggling financially.

    Synonyms: hasty, spontaneous, rash

    Origin: from Latin 'impulsivus', from 'impellere' meaning 'to push or drive on'

  4. inaccessible · adjective/ˌɪnəkˈsɛsəbl/

    not able to be reached or entered

    The hiking trail was so overgrown that it became inaccessible to even the most experienced climbers.

    Synonyms: unreachable, unattainable, out of reach

    Origin: The word 'inaccessible' originates from the Latin 'inaccessibilis,' which combines 'in-' (not) and 'accessibilis' (accessible).

  5. sensational · adjective/sɛnˈseɪʃənl/

    causing great public interest and excitement

    The journalist published a sensational story that captivated the entire nation, drawing in millions of readers.

    Synonyms: exciting, thrilling, dramatic

    Origin: The word 'sensational' originates from the Latin word 'sensatio', which means 'sensation' or 'feeling'. It entered English in the mid-19th century.