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attrite

adjective
at·​trite | \ ə‧ˈtrīt, a‧ˈ-\

Definition of attrite

: having attrition

First Known Use of attrite

15th century, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for attrite

Latin attritus, past participle of atterere to rub against, rub away, from ad- + terere to rub

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