accreditable
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/əˈkrɛdɪtəbl/
deserving credit
Etymology
Etymology Information
'accreditable' originates from the Latin word 'accreditare,' where 'ad-' meant 'to' and 'creditare' meant 'to entrust or believe.'
Historical Evolution
'accreditare' transformed into the French word 'accréditer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'accredit' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to entrust or believe,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'deserving credit or recognition.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
deserving credit or recognition.
The team's efforts were accreditable, leading to their success.
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Last updated: 2025/04/15 15:21