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Definition of Attrition

1. Noun. Erosion by friction.

2. Noun. The wearing down of rock particles by friction due to water or wind or ice.

3. Noun. Sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation.

4. Noun. A wearing down to weaken or destroy. "A war of attrition"

5. Noun. The act of rubbing together; wearing something down by friction.

Definition of Attrition

1. n. The act of rubbing together; friction; the act of wearing by friction, or by rubbing substances together; abrasion.

Definition of Attrition

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Attrition

1. 1. The act of rubbing together; friction; the act of wearing by friction, or by rubbing substances together; abrasion. "Effected by attrition of the inward stomach." (Arbuthnot) 2. The state of being worn. 3. Grief for sin arising only from fear of punishment or feelings of shame. See Contrition. Origin: L. Attritio: cf. F. Attrition. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Attrition

attributions attributive attributively attributives attributive genitive attrist attristed attrists attrit attrite

attrite attrited attrites attriting attrition (current term) attrition (current term) attritional attritions attrition rate attritive

attrits attritted attritting attuent attuite attuited attuites attuiting attune attuned

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