unrentable
|un/rent/a/ble|
C1
/ʌnˈrɛntəbl̩/
not rentable
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unrentable' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'rentable', which comes from the Latin 'redditus', meaning 'to return'.
Historical Evolution
'unrentable' evolved from the combination of 'un-' and 'rentable', which was derived from the Old French 'rente', meaning 'income'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not able to be rented', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
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 unrentable.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42