watertightness
|wa-ter-tight-ness|
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/ˈwɔːtərˌtaɪtnəs/
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/ˈwɔːtəˌtaɪtnəs/
(watertight)
impervious to water
Etymology
Etymology Information
'watertightness' originates from the combination of 'water' and 'tight', where 'water' refers to the liquid and 'tight' means 'securely closed'.
Historical Evolution
'watertight' changed from the Old English word 'wæter' and 'tīht', eventually becoming the modern English word 'watertight'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'secure against water entry', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality or state of being impermeable to water.
The watertightness of the container was tested under extreme conditions.
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Last updated: 2025/06/02 08:39