expendable
|ex/pend/a/ble|
C1
/ɪkˈspɛndəbl/
not essential
Etymology
Etymology Information
'expendable' originates from the Latin word 'expendere,' where 'ex-' meant 'out' and 'pendere' meant 'to weigh.'
Historical Evolution
'expendere' transformed into the French word 'expendable,' and eventually became the modern English word 'expendable' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to weigh out or pay,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'not worth keeping or maintaining.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
considered to be not worth keeping or maintaining; able to be sacrificed or used up.
In the mission, the old equipment was deemed expendable.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45