watertight
|wa/ter/tight|
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/ˈwɔːtərˌtaɪt/
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/ˈwɔːtəˌtaɪt/
impervious to water
Etymology
'watertight' originates from Middle English, combining 'water' and 'tight', where 'tight' meant 'securely fastened'.
'water' and 'tight' were combined in Middle English to form 'watertight', maintaining its meaning through to modern English.
Initially, it meant 'secure against water', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
constructed so that water cannot enter or escape.
The watertight seal on the container kept the contents dry.
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Adjective 2
(Of an argument or case) unable to be disputed or questioned.
Her argument was so watertight that no one could challenge it.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35