Collectible: meaning, definitions and examples
๐งฉ
collectible
[kษหlษktษb(ษ)l ]
Definitions
item for collecting
A collectible is an item that is valued and sought after by collectors. These items are often rare, unique, or have historical significance. Collectibles can include coins, stamps, antiques, art pieces, and more.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| collectible |
See the first entry for 'collectible'. It appears this word was duplicated. |
| antique |
Refers to items that are very old and often have historical significance or value. Typically, an item over 100 years old is considered an antique.
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| artifact |
Typically used for historical or cultural objects, often found during archeological digs. They are usually associated with ancient civilizations.
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| treasure |
Generally used for items of great value, either monetary or sentimental. Often associated with something hidden or found unexpectedly.
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Examples of usage
- She has a collection of rare coins that are highly sought after by collectors.
- The antique shop specializes in selling collectibles from the Victorian era.
able to be collected
Collectible can also be used as an adjective to describe items that are suitable for collecting. These items are often produced in limited quantities or have special features that make them desirable for collectors.
Synonyms
desirable, sought after, valuable.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
|---|---|
| collectible |
Used to describe items that people collect as a hobby or investment, often because they are rare or unique.
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Examples of usage
- The limited edition figurines are highly collectible among fans of the series.
- The company releases collectible holiday ornaments every year.
Translations
Translations of the word "collectible" in other languages:
๐ต๐น colecionรกvel
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคเคเฅเคฐเคนเคฃเฅเคฏ
๐ฉ๐ช sammelbar
๐ฎ๐ฉ koleksi
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะพะปะตะบััะนะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ kolekcjonerski
๐ฏ๐ต ใณใฌใฏใใฃใใซ
๐ซ๐ท collectionnable
๐ช๐ธ coleccionable
๐น๐ท koleksiyonluk
๐ฐ๐ท ์์งํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุงุจู ููุฌู ุน
๐จ๐ฟ sbฤratelskรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ zberateฤพskรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆถ่ๅ
๐ธ๐ฎ zbirateljski
๐ฎ๐ธ safngripur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะธะฝะฐัาะฐ ะฑะพะปะฐััะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแแแแแฅแชแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ kolleksiya รผรงรผn
๐ฒ๐ฝ coleccionable
Etymology
The term 'collectible' originated in the early 19th century, derived from the verb 'collect' and the suffix '-ible,' which means 'able to be.' The concept of collecting items for their rarity or value has been a part of human culture for centuries, with collections ranging from art and coins to stamps and antiques. The popularity of collecting as a hobby has grown over time, leading to the widespread use of the term 'collectible' to describe items of interest to collectors.
See also: collect, collectables, collected, collectibles, collecting, collection, collective, collectively, collectivize, collector, recollect.