airworthiest
|air-wor-thi-est|
C1
🇺🇸
/ˈɛrˌwɜrðiɪst/
🇬🇧
/ˈeəˌwɜːðiɪst/
(airworthy)
fit for flying
Etymology
Etymology Information
'airworthy' originates from the combination of 'air' and 'worthy', where 'worthy' meant 'having worth or value'.
Historical Evolution
'airworthy' changed from the Old English word 'weorþig' meaning 'worthy' and eventually became the modern English word 'airworthy'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'fit for flight', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/06/09 07:06