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English

beginable

|be-gin-a-ble|

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/bɪˈɡɪnəbl/

(begin)

start

Base FormPluralPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNoun
beginbeginningsbeginsbeginsbeganbegunbeginningbeginning
Etymology
Etymology Information

'beginable' originates from the English word 'begin' with the suffix '-able', where 'begin' meant 'to start' and '-able' indicates capability.

Historical Evolution

'begin' changed from the Old English word 'beginnan' and eventually became the modern English word 'begin'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to start or commence something', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

capable of being begun.

The project is finally in a beginable state.

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Last updated: 2025/05/23 12:09