abolishable
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/əˈbɑːlɪʃəbl/
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/əˈbɒlɪʃəbl/
(abolish)
end a system
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abolishable' originates from the verb 'abolish', which comes from the Latin word 'abolere', where 'ab-' meant 'away' and 'olere' meant 'to grow'.
Historical Evolution
'abolere' transformed into the Old French word 'abolir', and eventually became the modern English word 'abolish'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to destroy or put an end to', and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
capable of being abolished or eliminated.
The outdated law is abolishable under the new government policy.
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Last updated: 2025/04/04 07:21