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sizable

|size-a-ble|

B2

/ˈsaɪzəbl/

(size)

physical dimensions

Base FormPluralPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleComparativeSuperlative
sizesizessizessizessizedsizedsizingmore sizablemost sizable
Etymology
Etymology Information

'sizable' originates from the word 'size' combined with the suffix '-able', indicating capability or worthiness.

Historical Evolution

The word 'size' evolved from the Old French word 'sis', which meant 'settlement' or 'arrangement', and eventually became the modern English word 'size'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'size' referred to a 'settlement' or 'arrangement', but over time it evolved to refer to the dimensions or magnitude of something.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

fairly large in size or amount.

The company made a sizable profit last year.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42