boostable
|boost-a-ble|
/ˈbuːstəbl/
(boost)
increase or improve
Etymology
'boostable' originates from English, specifically formed from the verb 'boost' plus the suffix '-able', where 'boost' meant 'to push up or increase'.
'boost' developed in Middle English/Scots (variants such as 'bosten'/'boosten') meaning 'to push' or 'to thrust', and in modern English the productive suffix '-able' was added to create 'boostable'.
Initially, related forms meant 'to push up (physically)', but over time 'boost' broadened to mean 'increase or enhance' and 'boostable' now means 'able to be increased or improved'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
capable of being boosted; able to be increased, enhanced, amplified, or improved.
The engine is boostable with aftermarket parts to increase horsepower.
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Last updated: 2025/09/19 10:25