withstandable
|with/stand/a/ble|
C1
/wɪðˈstændəbl/
(withstand)
resist
Etymology
Etymology Information
'withstand' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'wiþstandan', where 'wiþ' meant 'against' and 'standan' meant 'to stand'.
Historical Evolution
'wiþstandan' transformed into the Middle English word 'withstanden', and eventually became the modern English word 'withstand'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to stand against something', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
capable of being resisted or endured.
The material is withstandable to extreme temperatures.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42