Where does “friction” come from?
Friction comes from Middle French friction, derived from Latin frictionem, the noun form of fricare meaning to rub.
friction (English): The rubbing of one object or surface against...
Definitions
- The rubbing of one object or surface against...
Ancestry of “friction”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle French | friction | — |
| 2 | Latin | frictionem | accusative singular of frictiō |
Words derived from “friction”