seaworthy
|sea/wor/thy|
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🇺🇸
/ˈsiːˌwɜːrði/
🇬🇧
/ˈsiːˌwɜːði/
fit for sea travel
Etymology
Etymology Information
'seaworthy' originates from the combination of 'sea' and 'worthy', where 'sea' refers to the ocean and 'worthy' means 'fit or suitable'.
Historical Evolution
'seaworthy' has remained relatively unchanged in its form and meaning since its inception in the English language.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'fit for sea travel', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
fit or safe for a sea voyage.
The ship was deemed seaworthy after the inspection.
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Last updated: 2025/07/06 17:12