undriveable
|un-drive-a-ble|
B2
/ʌnˈdraɪvəbl̩/
(drive)
control movement
Etymology
Etymology Information
'undriveable' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'drive', which comes from Old English 'drīfan', meaning 'to force to move'.
Historical Evolution
'drive' changed from the Old English word 'drīfan' and eventually became the modern English word 'drive'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'drive' meant 'to force to move', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to operate a vehicle'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not capable of being driven, typically due to mechanical failure or poor conditions.
The car was undriveable after the accident.
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Last updated: 2025/03/20 03:12