refillable
|re/fill/a/ble|
B1
/riˈfɪləbl/
(refill)
fill again
Etymology
Etymology Information
'refillable' originates from the English word 'refill', where 're-' meant 'again' and 'fill' meant 'to make full'.
Historical Evolution
'refill' changed from the Old English word 'fyllan' and eventually became the modern English word 'fill'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to fill again', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'capable of being refilled'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
capable of being refilled.
This water bottle is refillable, so you can use it multiple times.
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Last updated: 2025/02/18 08:12