replaceable
|re/place/a/ble|
B2
/rɪˈpleɪsəbl/
(replace)
substitute
Etymology
Etymology Information
'replaceable' originates from the verb 'replace', which comes from the French word 'replacer', where 're-' meant 'again' and 'placer' meant 'to place'.
Historical Evolution
'replacer' transformed into the English word 'replace', and eventually became the adjective 'replaceable'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to place again', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'capable of being replaced'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
capable of being replaced.
The broken part is replaceable, so you don't need to buy a new machine.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45