attrite

adj — 2 senses

attrite

adj

US /əˈtɹaɪt/

Etymology From Latin attrītus (“ground”).

1

Archaic Regretful of one's wrongdoing merely due to fear of punishment.

2

Archaic Worn by rubbing or friction.

Derived terms
attriteness

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