unwashable
|un-wash-a-ble|
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/ʌnˈwɑːʃəbl/
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/ʌnˈwɒʃəbl/
(washable)
not washable
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unwashable' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'washable', which comes from the verb 'wash'.
Historical Evolution
'washable' changed from the Old English word 'wæscan' and eventually became the modern English word 'wash'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'washable' meant 'capable of being washed', and 'unwashable' evolved to mean 'not capable of being washed'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not capable of being washed or cleaned.
The ink stain on the fabric is unwashable.
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Last updated: 2025/03/01 20:51