unclottable
|un-clot-ta-ble|
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/ʌnˈklɒtəbl/
unable to clot
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unclottable' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'clottable', which comes from 'clot', meaning 'to form into a mass'.
Historical Evolution
'clot' changed from the Old English word 'clott' and eventually became the modern English word 'clot'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'clot' meant 'a lump or mass', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to form into a mass'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not capable of forming a clot.
The patient's blood was unclottable, posing a significant risk during surgery.
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Last updated: 2025/07/14 12:12