Definitions and Examples of fragile, breakable
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Easily broken or damaged; delicate.
Example
The vase was so fragile that it broke into pieces when it fell off the table.
Capable of being broken or damaged.
Example
The package contained a set of breakable glassware that needed to be handled with care.
Key Differences: fragile vs breakable
- 1Fragile implies that an object is delicate and easily broken, while breakable simply means that an object can be broken or damaged.
- 2Fragile is a gradable antonym, meaning it can be used with modifiers like 'very' or 'extremely', while breakable is a complementary antonym, meaning it doesn't have gradable forms.
Effective Usage of fragile, breakable
- 1Packaging: Use these antonyms to describe the durability of packaging materials.
- 2Product Design: Incorporate these antonyms in product design to convey the level of protection provided by the product.
- 3Transportation: Use these antonyms to describe the fragility of items during transportation.
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Remember this!
The antonyms fragile and breakable convey that an object is easily damaged or broken. Fragile implies delicate and easily broken, while breakable simply means that an object can be broken or damaged. Use these antonyms to describe packaging materials, product design, and transportation.
