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- pronunciation:
- frIk
sh
 n
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- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the rubbing of surfaces against each other.
Oil prevents friction from wearing down engine parts too quickly.Friction creates heat. |
| definition 2: |
the resistance of a surface to relative motion, as of an object sliding or rolling over it.
When the ice is rough and snowy, there is too much friction to skate well. |
| definition 3: |
conflict between people or groups of people; contention.
The friction between the two countries centers on a dispute over the border.At our last family gathering, I could sense friction between my mother and my aunt.- antonyms:
- harmony
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| related words: |
abrasion, antagonism, breach, chasm, collision, conflict, discord, drag |
adjective + (n.)friction
adjustable,
atmospheric,
considerable,
constant,
continued,
contracting,
creative,
dry,
ethnic,
growing,
increased,
increasing,
intense,
interactive,
internal,
interpersonal,
kinetic,
mechanical,
occasional,
potential,
proposed,
racial,
reduced,
rolling,
sliding,
slight,
smooth,
static,
tidal,
unnecessary,
viscous
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verb + (n.)friction
absorb,
adjust,
avoid,
burn,
cause,
create,
dissipate,
ease,
eliminate,
encounter,
exacerbate,
exhibit,
generate,
heat,
heighten,
increase,
knead,
lessen,
maximize,
minimize,
overcome,
prevent,
reduce,
result,
smooth
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(n.)friction
+ verb
arise, decrease, drag, erupt, exist, load, melt, rub, shear, slow, stem, tire, vary, warm
noun + (n.)friction
additive,
adhesion,
air,
antitrust,
atmosphere,
cause,
coefficient,
dispute,
fluid,
fog,
foot,
force,
gravity,
layer,
lubricant,
metal,
minimum,
moisture,
motion,
orbit,
origin,
resistance,
rotation,
satisfaction,
skin,
sock,
source,
tension,
trade,
trading,
transfer,
variable,
wheel
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| derivation: |
frictionless (adj.) |
The word friction
contains the following part:
fric
Latin
root
that means rub
  Example words:
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