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stickable

|stick-a-ble|

B2

/ˈstɪkəbl/

(stick)

fixed in place

Base FormPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleAdjective
stickstickssticksstuckstuckstickingsticky
Etymology
Etymology Information

'stickable' originates from the English word 'stick,' which comes from Old English 'sticca,' meaning 'a pointed piece of wood.'

Historical Evolution

'sticca' transformed into the Middle English word 'stikke,' and eventually became the modern English word 'stick.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'a pointed piece of wood,' but over time it evolved to include the action of adhering or attaching.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

capable of being stuck or adhered to a surface.

The labels are stickable to any surface.

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Last updated: 2025/06/01 03:19