attrition meaning and definition

ATTRITION noun

Definition of attrition (noun)

1. erosion by friction
   • synonyms: abrasion, corrasion, detrition
2. the wearing down of rock particles by friction due to water or wind or ice
   • synonyms: abrasion, detrition, grinding
3. sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation
   • synonyms: contriteness, contrition
4. a wearing down to weaken or destroy
   • "a war of attrition"
5. the act of rubbing together; wearing something down by friction