Attrite
Also, attrited. worn by rubbing or attrition.
to make smaller by attrition.
adj.
“worn down,” 1620s, from Latin attritus, past participle of atterere (see attrition).
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Also, attrited. worn by rubbing or attrition. to make smaller by attrition. adj. “worn down,” 1620s, from Latin attritus, past participle of atterere (see attrition).
- Attrition
a reduction or decrease in numbers, size, or strength: Our club has had a high rate of attrition because so many members have moved away. a wearing down or weakening of resistance, especially as a result of continuous pressure or harassment: The enemy surrounded the town and conducted a war of attrition. a gradual reduction […]
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a reduction or decrease in numbers, size, or strength: Our club has had a high rate of attrition because so many members have moved away. a wearing down or weakening of resistance, especially as a result of continuous pressure or harassment: The enemy surrounded the town and conducted a war of attrition. a gradual reduction […]
- Attritted
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