Fragile
Example: La fragile verità emerse durante la difficile conversazione.
Definition
"Fragile" describes something easily broken, damaged, or delicate, often requiring careful handling. It refers to objects, situations, or qualities that lack strength or resilience, like a fragile truth emerging during a difficult conversation.
Etymology
The word "fragile" comes from the Latin word 'fragilis', meaning easily broken. It is related to 'frangere', which means to break. Did you know? The word 'fragile' has been used since the late Middle Ages to describe delicate objects and ideas that can be easily harmed or disrupted.
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