startable
|start-a-ble|
B2
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/ˈstɑːrtəbl/
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/ˈstɑːtəbl/
(start)
beginning action
Etymology
Etymology Information
'startable' originates from the English verb 'start', combined with the suffix '-able', indicating capability or suitability.
Historical Evolution
'start' changed from the Old English word 'styrtan', meaning 'to leap up', and eventually became the modern English word 'start'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'start' meant 'to leap up', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to begin or commence'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
capable of being started.
The engine is startable with a single push of a button.
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Last updated: 2025/05/23 11:58