Breakable — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈbrā-kə-bəl/ break·able

Meaning & Definition of Breakable

Breakable (adjective)

  1. capable of being broken

Breakable (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. easily broken

    "elderly people's bones can be highly breakable if they suffer from osteoporosis"

    similar: delicate, fragile, frail, frangible
    related: dainty, fine, gossamer, eggshell, flimsy, slight, tenuous, brittle, crisp, crispy, crumbly, crushable, embrittled, flaky, friable, shaky, shivery, short, feeble, infirm, soft, spindly, tender, weak, inelastic, inflexible, stiff
    opposite: infrangible, nonbreakable, strong, sturdy, tough, unbreakable
    near: compact, firm, hard, rigid, solid, substantial, unyielding, elastic, flexible, resilient, rubberlike, rubbery, springy, stretch, stretchable, supple

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Breakable

The most common words with a similar meaning to Breakable:

delicate, fragile, frail, frangible

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Breakable

Words with the opposite meaning of Breakable:

infrangible, nonbreakable, strong, sturdy, tough, unbreakable

Related Words for Breakable

dainty, fine, gossamer, eggshell, flimsy, slight, tenuous, brittle, crisp, crispy, crumbly, crushable, embrittled, flaky, friable, shaky, shivery, short, feeble, infirm, soft, spindly, tender, weak, inelastic, inflexible, stiff

Near Antonyms of Breakable

compact, firm, hard, rigid, solid, substantial, unyielding, elastic, flexible, resilient, rubberlike, rubbery, springy, stretch, stretchable, supple

Word Forms of Breakable

Derived words: breakable (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Breakable

First known use: 1570

Frequently Asked Questions about Breakable

What does "Breakable" mean?

"Breakable" means capable of being broken. As an adjective, it is defined as: capable of being broken.

What is another word for "Breakable"?

Other words for "Breakable" include delicate, fragile, frail and frangible. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Breakable" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Breakable"?

There are 31 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Breakable". Common alternatives include delicate, fragile, frail and frangible.

What is the opposite of "Breakable"?

Antonyms of "Breakable" include infrangible, nonbreakable, strong, sturdy, tough and unbreakable. Near antonyms include compact, firm, hard and rigid.

How do you use "Breakable" in a sentence?

Examples of "Breakable" in a sentence: "elderly people's bones can be highly breakable if they suffer from osteoporosis".

Is "Breakable" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Breakable" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Breakable"?

"Breakable" is pronounced /ˈbrā-kə-bəl/ and divided into syllables as break·able.

What is the origin of the word "Breakable"?

First known use: 1570.