non-cleanable
|non-clean-a-ble|
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/nɑnˈkliːnəbl̩/
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/nɒnˈkliːnəbl̩/
(clean)
free from dirt
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-cleanable' originates from English, specifically the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'cleanable,' where 'clean' meant 'free from dirt.'
Historical Evolution
'cleanable' transformed into 'non-cleanable' by adding the prefix 'non-' to indicate the opposite meaning.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'cleanable' meant 'capable of being cleaned,' but with the prefix 'non-,' it evolved into its current meaning of 'not capable of being cleaned.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not capable of being cleaned or made clean.
The stain on the carpet was non-cleanable.
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Last updated: 2025/03/01 21:03