frictional

adj — 2 senses

frictional

adj

Etymology From friction + -al.

1

Relating to, or caused by, friction.

  • The large frictional forces made dragging it impossible.
2

Figuratively Involving conflict or difficulties

  • frictional relationship
Synonyms
frictive, frictious
Derived terms
antifrictional, frictional blight, frictionally, frictional unemployment, magnetofrictional

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