erodible
|e-ro-di-ble|
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/ɪˈroʊdəbl/
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/ɪˈrəʊdəbl/
prone to erosion
Etymology
Etymology Information
'erodible' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'erodere,' where 'e-' meant 'out' and 'rodere' meant 'to gnaw.'
Historical Evolution
'erodere' transformed into the French word 'éroder,' and eventually became the modern English word 'erode,' from which 'erodible' is derived.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to gnaw out,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'capable of being worn away.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
capable of being eroded or worn away by natural forces such as water, wind, or ice.
The erodible soil on the hillside was a concern for the farmers.
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Last updated: 2025/03/10 01:23