untossable
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/ʌnˈtɔːsəbl/
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/ʌnˈtɒsəbl/
(toss)
lightly throw
Etymology
Etymology Information
'untossable' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the base word 'toss,' which means 'to throw.'
Historical Evolution
'toss' changed from the Old English word 'tossian' and eventually became the modern English word 'toss.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'toss' meant 'to throw lightly or carelessly,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not capable of being tossed or thrown.
The heavy stone was untossable.
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Last updated: 2025/03/15 00:00