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fiber
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1
noun
A
thread
or
filament
from
which
a
textile
is
formed
.
Cotton
is
a
natural
fiber
used
in
making
clothes
.
The
rope
is
made
of
strong
synthetic
fibers
.
Silk
fibers
are
known
for
their
smooth
texture
.
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noun
Dietary
material
containing
substances
such
as
cellulose
,
lignin
,
and
pectin
,
which
are
resistant
to
the
action
of
digestive
enzymes
.
Eating
foods
high
in
fiber
can
help
with
digestion
.
Whole
grains
are
a
good
source
of
dietary
fiber
.
Doctors
recommend
increasing
fiber
intake
for
better
health
.
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noun
A
basic
toughness
or
strength
of
character
.
She
showed
great
moral
fiber
in
standing
up
for
what
she
believed
.
His
fiber
was
tested
during
the
difficult
times
.
The
team
demonstrated
their
fiber
by
overcoming
the
challenges
.
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Word Origin
Language
Latin
Original word
fibra
Originally meant
a thread or filament
Background
The word 'fiber' comes from the Latin 'fibra', meaning a thread or filament. It entered the English language in the late 14th century, initially referring to the threads or filaments of plants and animals.