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broadcastable

|broad-cast-a-ble|

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/ˈbrɔːdˌkæstəbl/

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/ˈbrɔːdˌkɑːstəbl/

(broadcast)

transmitting media

Base FormPluralPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPastPast ParticiplePast ParticiplePresent ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounNounAdjectiveAdjective
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Etymology
Etymology Information

'broadcastable' originates from the English word 'broadcast,' which comes from the Middle English word 'brodcaste,' where 'broad' meant 'wide' and 'cast' meant 'to throw.'

Historical Evolution

'brodcaste' transformed into the modern English word 'broadcast,' and eventually the adjective form 'broadcastable' was derived.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'broadcast' meant 'to scatter seeds widely,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'transmitting information via radio or television.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

capable of being broadcasted or suitable for broadcasting.

The show is broadcastable on all major networks.

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Last updated: 2025/06/23 01:57