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depletable

|de-plet-a-ble|

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/dɪˈpliːtəbl/

(deplete)

reduction

Base Form3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNoun
depletedepletesdepleteddepleteddepletingdepletion
Etymology
Etymology Information

'depletable' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'deplere,' where 'de-' meant 'down from' and 'plere' meant 'to fill.'

Historical Evolution

'deplere' transformed into the French word 'dépléter,' and eventually became the modern English word 'deplete' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to empty or remove contents,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to use up resources.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

capable of being used up or exhausted.

Fossil fuels are depletable resources.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45