escapable
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/ɪˈskeɪpəbl/
(escape)
break free
Etymology
Etymology Information
'escapable' originates from the Latin word 'escapabilis', where 'ex-' meant 'out of' and 'cappa' meant 'cloak'.
Historical Evolution
'escapabilis' transformed into the Old French word 'escapable', and eventually became the modern English word 'escapable'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'able to slip out of a cloak', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'capable of being escaped or avoided'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
capable of being escaped or avoided.
The situation was difficult, but it was escapable with the right strategy.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42