deliverables
|de-liv-er-a-bles|
B2
/dɪˈlɪvərəblz/
(deliverable)
promised items
Etymology
Etymology Information
'deliverable' originates from the verb 'deliver,' which comes from the Latin word 'deliberare,' where 'de-' meant 'away' and 'liberare' meant 'to free.'
Historical Evolution
'deliver' changed from the Old French word 'delivrer' and eventually became the modern English word 'deliver.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to set free or liberate,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to bring or hand over something.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45
