FRICATION Definition & Meaning

frication

[ fri-key-shuhn ]

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noun

Phonetics.

an audible, constrained rush of air accompanying and characteristic of fricatives.

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of frication¹

1525–35; < Latin �ڰ��پ�ō��- (stem of �ڰ��پ�ō ), equivalent to �ڰ�� ( us ) rubbed (past participle of �ڰ��; friction ) + -��ō��- -ion

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Friction -- N. friction, attrition; rubbing, abrasion, scraping &c. v.; confrication†, detrition, contrition†, affriction†, abrasion, arrosion†, limature†, frication†, rub; elbow grease; rosin; massage; roughness &c.

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