taxable
|tax/a/ble|
B2
/ˈtæksəbl/
(tax)
financial charge
Etymology
Etymology Information
'taxable' originates from the Latin word 'taxare,' where 'tax-' meant 'to assess or estimate.'
Historical Evolution
'taxare' transformed into the Old French word 'taxer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'tax' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to assess or estimate,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'liable to taxation.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
subject to being taxed; liable to taxation.
The income from the investment is taxable.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35