losable
|los-a-ble|
C1
/ˈluːzəbəl/
(lose)
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Etymology
Etymology Information
'losable' is formed from the verb 'lose' with the suffix '-able', where '-able' means 'capable of'.
Historical Evolution
'lose' comes from Old English 'losian', and the suffix '-able' comes from Latin '-abilis'. The combination formed 'losable' in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'able to be lost', and this meaning has remained unchanged.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
capable of being lost; able to be lost.
This is a losable item, so keep it safe.
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Last updated: 2025/08/06 12:25