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definable

|de-fin-a-ble|

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/dɪˈfaɪnəbl/

(define)

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Base Form3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounAdjectiveAdjectiveAdverb
definedefinesdefineddefineddefiningdefinitiondefinabledefineddefinably
Etymology
Etymology Information

'definable' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'definire,' where 'de-' meant 'down' and 'finire' meant 'to limit or end.'

Historical Evolution

'definire' transformed into the Old French word 'definir,' and eventually became the modern English word 'define' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to limit or set boundaries,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to describe or explain precisely.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

capable of being defined or described.

The concept is definable within the context of the theory.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45