rechargeable
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B1
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/riˈtʃɑrdʒəbl/
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/riˈtʃɑːdʒəbl/
(recharge)
restore energy
Etymology
Etymology Information
'rechargeable' originates from the verb 'recharge,' which comes from the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and the verb 'charge,' which means 'to fill or load.'
Historical Evolution
'recharge' evolved from the Old French word 'charger,' which meant 'to load or burden,' and eventually became the modern English word 'charge.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'charge' meant 'to load or burden,' but over time it evolved to include the meaning of 'filling with energy or power.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
capable of being recharged, especially referring to batteries that can be recharged after use.
This device uses a rechargeable battery.
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Last updated: 2025/02/14 21:09