uncleanable
|un-clean-a-ble|
C1
/ʌnˈkliːnəbl/
impossible to clean
Etymology
Etymology Information
'uncleanable' originates from English, specifically the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'cleanable,' where 'clean' meant 'free from dirt.'
Historical Evolution
'cleanable' transformed into 'uncleanable' by adding the prefix 'un-' to indicate the opposite meaning.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not able to be cleaned,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not able to be cleaned.
The stain on the carpet was uncleanable.
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Last updated: 2025/03/02 01:48