unlettable
|un/let/ta/ble|
C1
/ʌnˈlɛtəbl/
not rentable
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unlettable' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'let' meaning 'to rent or lease'.
Historical Evolution
'unlettable' evolved from the Middle English word 'leten', which meant 'to allow or permit', and eventually became the modern English word 'let'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'let' meant 'to allow or permit', but over time it evolved to include the meaning of 'renting or leasing property'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not able to be rented or leased.
The property was in such poor condition that it was deemed unlettable.
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Last updated: 2025/01/15 12:18