Definitions
- Describing a material or object that can be broken or fractured under stress or pressure. - Referring to the ability of a substance to break or shatter into pieces when subjected to force. - Talking about the tendency of a material to crack or split apart when exposed to external pressure or impact.
- Describing a substance that is hard but liable to break or shatter easily. - Referring to the tendency of a material to crack or snap when subjected to stress or pressure. - Talking about the fragility of an object that can easily break or become damaged when exposed to force.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe materials or objects that are prone to breaking or cracking under stress or pressure.
- 2Both words suggest a lack of flexibility or resilience in the material or object.
- 3Both words imply a degree of fragility or weakness in the material or object.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Fracturable is less commonly used than brittle in everyday language.
- 2Degree of hardness: Brittle implies a greater degree of hardness than fracturable, which can refer to materials that are relatively soft but still prone to breaking.
- 3Degree of damage: Fracturable suggests a material that can be broken or fractured, while brittle implies a material that is already broken or has the potential to break.
- 4Connotation: Fracturable is a neutral term, while brittle can have negative connotations of being weak or easily damaged.
- 5Scope: Fracturable can refer to a wide range of materials, while brittle is typically used to describe hard materials like ceramics or glass.
Remember this!
Fracturable and brittle are synonyms that describe materials or objects that are prone to breaking or cracking under stress or pressure. However, brittle implies a greater degree of hardness and fragility than fracturable, which can refer to materials that are relatively soft but still prone to breaking. While fracturable is a neutral term, brittle can have negative connotations of being weak or easily damaged.
