Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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breakable | Yes | Yes | No | No |
brittle | Yes | Yes | No | No |
breakable (noun) | brittle (noun) |
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an article that is fragile and easily broken | caramelized sugar cooled in thin sheets |
breakable (adjective) | brittle (adjective) |
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capable of being broken or damaged | having little elasticity; hence easily cracked or fractured or snapped |
lacking warmth and generosity of spirit | |
(of metal or glass) not annealed and consequently easily cracked or fractured |