unbillable
|un/bill/a/ble|
C1
/ʌnˈbɪləbəl/
not chargeable
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unbillable' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'billable', which comes from 'bill', meaning 'to charge'.
Historical Evolution
'unbillable' evolved from the combination of 'un-' and 'billable', which itself comes from the verb 'bill'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not able to be charged', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not able to be billed or charged to a client.
The time spent on training was considered unbillable.
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Last updated: 2025/02/14 20:36