non-rentable
|non/rent/a/ble|
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/nɑn-ˈrɛntəbl̩/
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/nɒn-ˈrɛntəbl̩/
(rentable)
capable of being rented
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-rentable' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'rentable' which comes from 'rent', meaning 'to lease or let'.
Historical Evolution
'rentable' evolved from the Old French word 'rente', which meant 'income or revenue', and eventually became the modern English word 'rent'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'rentable' meant 'capable of yielding income', but over time it evolved to mean 'available for rent'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not available for rent or lease.
The property is currently non-rentable due to ongoing renovations.
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Last updated: 2025/01/21 11:06