televisable
|tel-e-vis-a-ble|
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/ˈtɛləˌvɪzəbəl/
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/ˈtɛlɪˌvɪzəbl/
capable of being shown on TV
Etymology
Etymology Information
'televisable' originates from English, specifically the word 'television,' where 'tele-' meant 'far' and 'vision' meant 'sight.'
Historical Evolution
'television' transformed into the adjective 'televisable' to describe something that can be shown on TV.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'capable of being seen from afar,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'capable of being broadcast on television.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
capable of being broadcast on television.
The event was deemed televisable by the network.
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Last updated: 2025/06/23 02:14