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breakable Definition

break·able (brākə bəl)

adjective

that can be, or is liable to be, broken

noun

a thing easily broken; fragile article

breakable Synonyms

breakable

modif.

breakable Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • remove: Caution: Remove anything breakable from the TV viewing area, including items on top of TV.

Used with adjective complement

  • look: The Alarm is the only slight quibble, with it looking really really breakable!

Modifies a noun

  • crust: Also the ice was thin and crusty in places with the breakable crust on the snow needing care.
  • glass: Do not take breakable glasses or crockery in or around the pool.
  • item: The fault was yours in not removing breakable items or getting the pup out the door fast enough.
  • wall: Interestingly enough, the wall crumbled away, revealing a small passage leading out to another breakable wall.
  • material: Vases made of breakable material - such as glass or ceramic - are not allowed for health and safety reasons.
  • object: Once inside you must destroy every breakable object within 40 seconds.

Modifying Another Word

  • easily: The clips holding it in place are brittle and easily breakable.
  • highly: All fragile and highly breakable Genie items must be secured or removed.

Noun used with modifier

  • anything: Caution: Remove anything breakable from the TV viewing area, including items on top of TV.