Fragile

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Etymology

Middle French, from Latin fragilis

Definitions

  • 1 a : easily broken or destroyed <a fragile vase>
b : constitutionally delicate : lacking in vigor <a fragile child>
  • 2 : tenuous, slight <fragile hope>

Description

Fragile, something of a delicate nature and/or easily broken,damaged. Vulnerable.