replenishable
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/rɪˈplɛnɪʃəbl/
(replenish)
refill or restore
Etymology
Etymology Information
'replenish' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'repleniss-', where 're-' meant 'again' and 'pleniss-' meant 'to fill.'
Historical Evolution
'repleniss-' transformed into the Middle English word 'replenishen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'replenish.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to fill again,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
capable of being refilled or restored.
The water supply is replenishable through rainwater collection.
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Last updated: 2025/03/05 17:51
