promotable
|pro-mo-ta-ble|
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/prəˈmoʊtəbl/
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/prəˈməʊtəbl/
(promote)
advance, encourage
Etymology
Etymology Information
'promotable' originates from the Latin word 'promovere,' where 'pro-' meant 'forward' and 'movere' meant 'to move.'
Historical Evolution
'promovere' transformed into the Old French word 'promouvoir,' and eventually became the modern English word 'promote,' from which 'promotable' is derived.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to move forward,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'capable of being advanced to a higher position.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
capable of being promoted or advanced to a higher position or rank.
She is considered promotable due to her excellent performance.
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Last updated: 2025/05/22 22:35