Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology

1. attrition

noun. ['əˈtrɪʃən'] the wearing down of rock particles by friction due to water or wind or ice.

Etymology

  • attritio (Latin)

Rhymes with Attrition

  • predisposition
  • misrecognition
  • juxtaposition
  • retransmission
  • presupposition
  • decomposition
  • statistician
  • reimposition
  • redeposition
  • redefinition
  • precondition
  • pediatrician
  • obstetrician
  • mathematician
  • malnutrition
  • geriatrician
  • fondkommission
  • extradition
  • transmission
  • superstition
  • requisition
  • recondition
  • recognition
  • proposition
  • premonition
  • preignition
  • inquisition
  • exposition
  • expedition
  • electrician

How do you pronounce attrition?

Pronounce attrition as əˈtrɪʃən.

US - How to pronounce attrition in American English

UK - How to pronounce attrition in British English

Sentences with attrition


1. Noun, singular or mass
Sometimes, the job itself is the reason for high attrition.

2. attrition

noun. ['əˈtrɪʃən'] the act of rubbing together; wearing something down by friction.

Synonyms

Antonyms

Etymology

  • attritio (Latin)

3. attrition

noun. ['əˈtrɪʃən'] erosion by friction.

Etymology

  • attritio (Latin)

4. attrition

noun. ['əˈtrɪʃən'] sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation.

Etymology

  • attritio (Latin)

5. attrition

noun. ['əˈtrɪʃən'] a wearing down to weaken or destroy.

Synonyms

Etymology

  • attritio (Latin)