Etymology of the English word friction
the English word
frictionderived from the French word
frictionderived from the Latin word
frictio (friction; massage)
derived from the Latin word
frictusderived from the Late Latin word
fricare (rub, chafe)
derived from the Classical Latin word
frigere (be cold; lack vigor; get cold reception; roast, parch; fry)
derived from the Latin word
frictumderived from the Late Latin word
fricare (rub, chafe)
Date
The earliest known usage of friction in English dates from the 16th century.
Derivations in English
stiction,
antifriction,
frictionalUsage
Word found in Modern English
