pickable
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B2
/ˈpɪkəbl̩/
(pick)
select or remove
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pick' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'piken,' where 'piken' meant 'to peck or pierce.'
Historical Evolution
'piken' transformed into the modern English word 'pick' through Old English influences.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to peck or pierce,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to choose or select.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
capable of being picked or selected.
The apples on the tree are finally pickable.
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Last updated: 2025/04/29 16:20