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Definitions for Friction
[1] surface resistance to relative motion, as of a body sliding or rolling.
[2] the rubbing of the surface of one body against that of another.
[3] dissension or conflict between persons, nations, etc., because of differing ideas, wishes, etc.
[4] a resistance encountered when one body moves relative to another body with which it is in contact
[5] the act, effect, or an instance of rubbing one object against another
[6] disagreement or conflict; discord
[7] phonetics the hissing element of a speech sound, such as a fricative
[8] perfumed alcohol used on the hair to stimulate the scalp
Words related to Friction
agitation, erosion, resistance, irritation, discontent, disharmony, discord, hostility, antagonism, dissension, resentment, trouble, strife, hassle, animosity, quarrel, rivalry, hatred, conflict, dispute
Words nearby Friction
frication, fricative, frick, fricking, frics, friction, friction clutch, friction drive, friction gearing, friction head, friction match
Origin of Friction
1575–85; < Latin frictiōn- (stem of frictiō ) a rubbing, equivalent to frict(us ) (past participle of fricāre ) + -iōn- -ion
Other words from Friction
fric·tion·less , adjective
fric·tion·less·ly , adverb
in·ter·fric·tion , noun
non·fric·tion , noun
self-fric·tion , noun
Word origin for Friction
C16: from French, from Latin frictiō a rubbing, from fricāre to rub, rub down; related to Latin friāre to crumble
Synonyms for Friction
agitation, erosion, irritation, resistance, abrasion, attrition, chafing, filing, grating, grinding, massage, rasping, scraping, soreness, traction, fretting, trituration, wearing away