unplayable
|un-play-a-ble|
B2
/ʌnˈpleɪəbl/
(play)
participant
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unplayable' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'playable', which comes from 'play'.
Historical Evolution
'playable' changed from the Old English word 'plegan' meaning 'to engage in sport or recreation' and eventually became the modern English word 'play'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'playable' meant 'capable of being played', and 'unplayable' evolved to mean 'not capable of being played'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not able to be played or used in a game or sport.
The field was so muddy that it was deemed unplayable.
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Last updated: 2025/05/12 22:59