triggerable
|trig-ger-a-ble|
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/ˈtrɪɡərəbəl/
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/ˈtrɪɡərəbl̩/
(trigger)
cause to happen
Etymology
Etymology Information
'triggerable' originates from the English word 'trigger', which comes from the Dutch word 'trekken', meaning 'to pull'.
Historical Evolution
'trigger' evolved from the Dutch word 'trekken' and eventually became the modern English word 'trigger'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'trigger' meant 'to pull', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to activate or set off'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
capable of being triggered or activated.
The alarm system is triggerable by motion sensors.
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Last updated: 2025/05/07 19:03