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单词 attrite
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Definition of attrite in English:

attrite

adjective əˈtrʌɪt
  • 1Worn or ground down by rubbing, scraping, etc.

  • 2Theology. Feeling or expressing attrition. Contrasted with contrite.

Origin

Late 15th century; earliest use found in Higden's Polychronicon. From classical Latin attrītus worn down by use, worn, made smooth, hardened, brazen, in post-classical Latin also feeling or expressing attrition, use as adjective of past participle of atterere attrit.

Definition of attrite in US English:

attrite

adjectiveəˈtrʌɪt
  • 1Worn or ground down by rubbing, scraping, etc.

  • 2Theology. Feeling or expressing attrition. Contrasted with contrite.

Origin

Late 15th century; earliest use found in Higden's Polychronicon. From classical Latin attrītus worn down by use, worn, made smooth, hardened, brazen, in post-classical Latin also feeling or expressing attrition, use as adjective of past participle of atterere attrit.

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