helpable
|help-a-ble|
C1
/ˈhɛlpəbl/
(help)
assist or support
Etymology
Etymology Information
'helpable' originates from the English word 'help', with the suffix '-able' indicating capability or possibility.
Historical Evolution
'help' changed from the Old English word 'helpan' and eventually became the modern English word 'help'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'help' meant 'to assist or support', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
capable of being helped or assisted.
The situation is helpable with the right resources.
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Last updated: 2025/06/21 05:11