English Explanatory Dictionary

attrite

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. Alternative form of attrit.
adj
  1. Regretful of one's wrongdoing merely due to fear of punishment.
  2. Worn by rubbing or friction.

Pronunciation

/əˈtɹaɪt/ En-us-attrite.ogg

Word forms

attrite attrites attriting attrited more attrite most attrite

Etymology

From Latin attrītus (“ground”).

Antonyms

contrite

Derived words

attriter attriteness
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