sinkable
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B2
/ˈsɪŋkəbl/
(sink)
object causing descent
Etymology
Etymology Information
'sinkable' originates from the verb 'sink', which comes from Old English 'sincan', meaning 'to become submerged'.
Historical Evolution
'sincan' evolved into the Middle English word 'sinken', and eventually became the modern English word 'sink'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to become submerged', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
capable of being sunk or able to sink.
The ship was deemed sinkable after the collision.
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