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refundable

|re-fund-a-ble|

B2

/rɪˈfʌndəbl/

(refund)

return money

Base FormPluralPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent Participle
refundrefundsrefundsrefundsrefundedrefundedrefunding
Etymology
Etymology Information

'refundable' originates from the Latin word 'refundere,' where 're-' meant 'back' and 'fundere' meant 'to pour.'

Historical Evolution

'refundere' transformed into the French word 'refondre,' and eventually became the modern English word 'refund' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to pour back,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to return money.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

capable of being refunded; eligible for a refund.

The ticket is refundable if canceled within 24 hours.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45