airworthy
|air-wor-thy|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈɛrˌwɜrði/
🇬🇧
/ˈeəˌwɜːði/
fit for flying
Etymology
Etymology Information
'airworthy' originates from the combination of 'air' and 'worthy', where 'worthy' meant 'fit or suitable'.
Historical Evolution
'worthy' changed from Old English word 'weorþe' and eventually became the modern English word 'worthy'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'fit or suitable for a purpose', and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'fit and safe for flying'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/06/09 06:36