- pronunciation:
- traek
sh
n
- features:
- Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
the grip or holding power of a body moving on a surface.
Tires can lose their traction on an icy road. |
| derivation: |
tractional (adj.) |
The word traction
contains the following part:
tract
Latin
root
that means
draw, pull
Example words:
abstract,
attract,
attraction,
attractive,
contract,
detract,
distract,
extract,
subtract,
subtraction,
tract,
traction,
tractor