air-transportable
|air-trans-port-a-ble|
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/ˌɛr trænˈspɔːrtəbl/
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/ˌeə trænˈspɔːtəbl/
capable of air transport
Etymology
Etymology Information
'air-transportable' originates from the combination of 'air' and 'transportable', where 'air' refers to the atmosphere and 'transportable' means capable of being moved or carried.
Historical Evolution
'air-transportable' evolved from the need to describe items that can be moved by aircraft, combining 'air' with 'transportable'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'capable of being moved by air', and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
capable of being transported by air.
The equipment is air-transportable, making it ideal for rapid deployment.
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Last updated: 2025/06/24 09:07