brittly
|britt-ly|
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/ˈbrɪt.li/
(brittle)
easily broken
Etymology
Etymology Information
'brittly' originates from the adjective 'brittle', which comes from Middle English 'brittel', derived from Old English 'bryttian', meaning 'to break'.
Historical Evolution
'brittel' transformed into the modern English word 'brittle', and 'brittly' is derived as an adverbial form.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'brittle' meant 'easily broken', and 'brittly' retains this meaning in an adverbial form.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is easily broken or shattered.
The glass shattered brittly when it hit the floor.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45