washables
|wash-a-bles|
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/ˈwɑːʃəblz/
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/ˈwɒʃəblz/
(washable)
not washable
Etymology
Etymology Information
'washable' originates from the English word 'wash,' combined with the suffix '-able,' indicating capability or suitability.
Historical Evolution
'Wash' comes from Old English 'wæscan,' which evolved into the modern English word 'wash.' The suffix '-able' was added to form 'washable.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'washable' meant 'capable of being washed,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
items that can be washed, especially in a washing machine.
Please separate the washables from the dry-clean-only clothes.
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Last updated: 2025/06/03 14:21