Difference between Delicate and Breakable

What is the difference between Delicate and Breakable?

Delicate as an adjective is easily damaged or requiring careful handling. while Breakable as an adjective is able to be broken

Delicate

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Easily damaged or requiring careful handling. Characterized by a fine structure or thin lines. Intended for use with fragile items. Of weak health, easily sick. Unwell, especially because of having drunk too much alcohol.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A delicate item of clothing Specifically underwear or lingerie.

Example sentence: A restructuring of an organisation is always a difficult time and delicate.

Breakable

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Able to be brokenFragile

Part of speech: noun

Definition: Something that is (easily) breakable.

We hope you now know whether to use Delicate or Breakable in your sentence.

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