Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
attritted
verb
/əˈtrɪtɪd/
Definition
The past tense of attrit; to reduce the strength or effectiveness of something through gradual erosion or loss.
Examples
- The constant use of the machine has attritted its components, leading to frequent repairs.
- Over the years, his enthusiasm for the project attritted due to lack of support.
- As the debate continued, their arguments were attritted by counterarguments, losing strength with each passing point.
Meaning
Attritted refers to a state where something has been diminished or weakened over time, often due to wear and tear or consistent usage.
Synonyms
- eroded
- worn down
- diminished
- depleted
- lessened
