uncolorable
|un-col-or-a-ble|
C2
/ʌnˈkʌlərəbəl/
not tintable
Etymology
Etymology Information
'uncolorable' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'colorable', which comes from the Latin 'colorabilis', meaning 'able to be colored'.
Historical Evolution
'colorabilis' transformed into the English word 'colorable', and with the addition of the prefix 'un-', it became 'uncolorable'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'colorable' meant 'able to be colored', and with the prefix 'un-', it evolved to mean 'not able to be colored'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not able to be colored or tinted.
The material is uncolorable, making it unsuitable for dyeing.
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Last updated: 2025/03/07 03:43