reusable
|re-use-a-ble|
B1
/riˈjuːzəbl/
(reuse)
use again
Etymology
Etymology Information
'reusable' originates from the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and the verb 'use', which comes from Latin 'uti', meaning 'to employ'.
Historical Evolution
'reuse' evolved from the Old French word 'reuser', which meant 'to use again', and eventually became the modern English word 'reuse'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to use again', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
capable of being used again after being used once.
The reusable water bottle is both eco-friendly and cost-effective.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40