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winnable

|win-a-ble|

B2

/ˈwɪnəbl/

(win)

achieve victory

Base Form3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounNounAdjective
winwinswonwonwinningwinnerwonwinning
Etymology
Etymology Information

'winnable' originates from the English word 'win', combined with the suffix '-able', indicating capability or possibility.

Historical Evolution

'win' transformed from the Old English word 'winnan', meaning 'to strive or contend', and eventually became the modern English word 'win'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'win' meant 'to strive or contend', but over time it evolved to mean 'to achieve victory'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

capable of being won or achieved.

The game is winnable if we play strategically.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45