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lettable

|let/ta/ble|

B2

/ˈlɛtəbl/

(let)

allow or permit

Base FormPlural3rd Person Sing.Present ParticipleNoun
letletsletslettingletting
Etymology
Etymology Information

'lettable' originates from the verb 'let', which comes from Old English 'lǣtan', meaning 'to allow' or 'to leave'.

Historical Evolution

'let' evolved from the Old English 'lǣtan' to the modern English 'let', and 'lettable' was formed by adding the suffix '-able'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'let' meant 'to allow', but in the context of property, it evolved to mean 'to rent out'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

available for rent or lease.

The apartment is lettable from next month.

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Last updated: 2025/01/15 12:32