Definition of Atrition
At*tri"tion (&?;), n. [L. attritio:
cf. F. attrition.] 1. The act of rubbing
together; friction; the act of wearing by friction, or by rubbing
substances together; abrasion.
Effected by attrition of the inward stomach.
Arbuthnot.
2. The state of being worn.
Johnson.
3. (Theol.) Grief for sin arising only from
fear of punishment or feelings of shame. See Contrition.
Wallis.
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
- wearing or grinding down by friction
- (military) A gradual, natural reduction in membership or personnel, as through retirement, resignation, or death
- A policy of decruitment by not recruiting following voluntary resignation or retirement.
- The Nuttall Encyclopedia
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