inflatable
|in/flat/a/ble|
/ɪnˈfleɪtəbl/
(inflate)
fill with air
Etymology
'inflatable' originates from the Latin word 'inflare,' where 'in-' meant 'into' and 'flare' meant 'to blow.'
'inflare' transformed into the French word 'enfler,' and eventually became the modern English word 'inflate' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'to blow into something,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'capable of being filled with air or gas.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an object that can be inflated, especially a boat or toy.
We took the inflatable out on the lake.
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Adjective 1
capable of being filled with air or gas to increase in size or shape.
The inflatable mattress was easy to set up.
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Last updated: 2025/01/25 10:06