frictional

[ frik-shuh-nl ]

adjective
  1. of, relating to, or of the nature of friction.

  2. moved, worked, or produced by friction.

Origin of frictional

1
First recorded in 1840–50; friction + -al1

Other words from frictional

  • fric·tion·al·ly, adverb
  • un·fric·tion·al, adjective
  • un·fric·tion·al·ly, adverb

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