friction.
The rubbing of one object or surface against another.
Meaning & usage
The rubbing of one object or surface against another.
A force that resists the relative motion or tendency to such motion of two bodies in contact.
A massage of the body to restore circulation.
Conflict, as between persons having dissimilar ideas or interests; clash.
Any obstacle or hindrance that makes a system less convenient or desirable to use.
Users have reported friction from having to enter their passwords many times a day.
Conflict during the Second Sino-Japanese War, as between the Communists and non-hanjian Kuomintang forces.
Where this word comes from
From Middle French friction and directly from Latin frictionem, nom. frictio (“a rubbing, rubbing down”).
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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.