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handleability

|han-dle-a-bil-i-ty|

C1

/ˌhændləˈbɪləti/

(handle)

grip or manage

Base FormPluralPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounNounAdjectiveAdjectiveAdjectiveAdjective
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Etymology
Etymology Information

'handleability' originates from the English word 'handle,' combined with the suffix '-ability,' which denotes the quality of being able to be handled.

Historical Evolution

The word 'handle' comes from Old English 'handlian,' meaning 'to touch or feel with the hands.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to touch or feel with the hands,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to manage or control.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the quality or state of being easy to handle or manage.

The handleability of the new device makes it popular among users.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45