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renewable-based

|re-new-a-ble-based|

B2

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/rɪˈnuːəbl beɪst/

🇬🇧

/rɪˈnjuːəbl beɪst/

(renewable)

capable of renewal

Base FormNounNoun
renewablerenewabilitynon-renewability
Etymology
Etymology Information

'renewable' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'renewen,' where 're-' meant 'again' and 'newen' meant 'make new.'

Historical Evolution

'renewen' transformed into the modern English word 'renewable' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to make new again,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'capable of being renewed or replenished.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

derived from or related to renewable resources.

The company is shifting to renewable-based energy solutions.

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Last updated: 2025/03/01 02:20