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aidable

|aid-a-ble|

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/ˈeɪdəbl/

(aid)

help or support

Base FormPluralPluralPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent Participle
aidaidsaidersaidingaidsaidedaidedaiding
Etymology
Etymology Information

'aidable' originates from the word 'aid', which comes from Old French 'aide', derived from Latin 'adiutare', meaning 'to help'.

Historical Evolution

'adiutare' transformed into the Old French word 'aide', and eventually became the modern English word 'aid'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to help or assist', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

capable of being aided or assisted.

The project is aidable under the new government scheme.

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Last updated: 2025/06/05 20:51