non-dyeable
|non-dye-a-ble|
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/nɑnˈdaɪəbəl/
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/nɒnˈdaɪəbəl/
(dyeable)
not dyeable
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-dyeable' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'dyeable', which comes from 'dye', meaning 'to color'.
Historical Evolution
'dyeable' changed from the Old English word 'dēag' meaning 'color', and eventually became the modern English word 'dye'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'dyeable' meant 'capable of being colored', and 'non-dyeable' evolved to mean 'not capable of being colored'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/03/08 10:21