loanable
|loan/a/ble|
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/ˈloʊnəbl/
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/ˈləʊnəbl/
(loan)
borrowed money
Etymology
Etymology Information
'loanable' originates from the word 'loan', which comes from Old Norse, specifically the word 'lán', where 'lán' meant 'to lend'.
Historical Evolution
'lán' transformed into the Middle English word 'lone', and eventually became the modern English word 'loan'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to lend something', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'something that can be lent'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
capable of being lent or available for lending.
The library has a collection of loanable books.
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Last updated: 2025/01/24 23:22