unbreakable
|un/break/a/ble|
B2
/ʌnˈbreɪkəbl/
not breakable
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unbreakable' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'breakable' from Old English 'brecan' meaning 'to break'.
Historical Evolution
'unbreakable' evolved from the combination of 'un-' and 'breakable', which was derived from Middle English 'breken'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not able to be broken', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not able to be broken or damaged.
The unbreakable glass was perfect for the new skyscraper.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39