cancellable
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B2
/ˈkæn.sə.lə.bəl/
(cancel)
annul or call off
Etymology
Etymology Information
'cancellable' originates from the Latin word 'cancellare,' where 'cancell-' meant 'to cross out or make null.'
Historical Evolution
'cancellare' transformed into the Old French word 'canceller,' and eventually became the modern English word 'cancel' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to cross out or make null,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'capable of being canceled.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
capable of being canceled or annulled.
The reservation is cancellable up to 24 hours before the event.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45