undrinkable
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B2
/ʌnˈdrɪŋkəbl/
Not suitable for drinking
Etymology
Etymology Information
'undrinkable' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'drinkable', which comes from the verb 'drink'.
Historical Evolution
'drinkable' changed from the Old English word 'drincan' and eventually became the modern English word 'drink'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'drinkable' meant 'suitable for drinking', and the prefix 'un-' negates this meaning to 'not suitable for drinking'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
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