No. 9,124 in Catalan
friccions
Tensions or conflicts between people or groups.
In a sentence
Les friccions constants entre els dos companys resultaven molestes per al grup.
The constant frictions between the two colleagues were bothersome for the group.
Here, 'friccions' is used metaphorically to describe interpersonal conflicts or disagreements.
Aquestes friccions entre les peces mecàniques redueixen l'eficiència de la màquina.
These frictions between the mechanical parts reduce the efficiency of the machine.
In this sentence, 'friccions' refers to physical friction between mechanical parts, showcasing its literal use.
Les friccions ideològiques poden ser una font d'innovació en un equip divers.
Ideological frictions can be a source of innovation in a diverse team.
The word 'friccions' is used here figuratively to express differing ideas or opinions contributing to creativity.
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