openable
|o-pen-a-ble|
B2
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/ˈoʊpənəbl/
🇬🇧
/ˈəʊpənəbl/
(open)
transparency and accessibility
Etymology
Etymology Information
'openable' originates from the English word 'open' with the suffix '-able', where 'open' meant 'not closed' and '-able' meant 'capable of'.
Historical Evolution
'open' changed from the Old English word 'openian' and eventually became the modern English word 'open'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not closed', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'capable of being opened'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
capable of being opened.
The box is openable with a key.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41