unthrowable
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/ʌnˈθroʊəbl/
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/ʌnˈθrəʊəbl/
(throw)
propel through air
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unthrowable' originates from the English prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'throw,' which comes from Old English 'þrāwan,' meaning 'to twist or turn.'
Historical Evolution
'throw' changed from the Old English word 'þrāwan' and eventually became the modern English word 'throw.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'throw' meant 'to twist or turn,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to propel something through the air.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not capable of being thrown.
The ball was so heavy that it was unthrowable.
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Last updated: 2025/03/14 08:14