Meaning
Grinding down or wearing away by friction.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
First attested in the 15th century, from Middle English attricion, attricioun, from Middle French attricion, attrition and its etymon, Latin attrītiō (“a rubbing against”), from the verb attrītus, past participle of atterō (“to wear”), from ad- (“to, towards”) + terō (“to rub”). By surface analysis, attrit + -ion.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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Antonyms
accretion
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles: