squeezable
|squeeze/a/ble|
B2
/ˈskwiːzəbl/
(squeeze)
press firmly
Etymology
Etymology Information
'squeezable' originates from the verb 'squeeze', which comes from Middle English 'squesen', derived from Old English 'squēosan', meaning 'to press forcibly'.
Historical Evolution
'squesen' transformed into the modern English word 'squeeze', and the adjective form 'squeezable' was later derived.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to press forcibly', and evolved to describe objects that can be compressed.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
capable of being squeezed or compressed.
The squeezable bottle made it easy to dispense the sauce.
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Last updated: 2025/02/12 10:41