unbreakables
|un-break-a-bles|
B2
/ʌnˈbreɪkəblz/
(unbreakable)
not breakable
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unbreakable' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'breakable' from 'break' meaning 'to separate into pieces'.
Historical Evolution
'unbreakable' changed from the Old English word 'brecan' meaning 'to break' and eventually became the modern English word 'unbreakable'.
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
Noun 1
items that cannot be broken easily.
The unbreakables were stored in a separate cabinet.
Synonyms
Antonyms
fragilesbreakables
Last updated: 2025/05/09 20:10