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Dirigible: meaning, definitions and examples

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dirigible

 

[ หˆdษชr.ษช.dส’ษ™.bษ™l ]

Noun / Adjective
Context #1 | Noun

airship transportation

A dirigible is a type of airship that can be steered and propelled through the air.

Synonyms

airship, blimp

Examples of usage

  • The dirigible floated gracefully through the sky.
  • The dirigible was a common mode of transportation in the early 20th century.
Context #2 | Adjective

capable of being directed

If something is described as dirigible, it means that it can be easily guided or controlled.

Synonyms

controllable, manageable

Examples of usage

  • The project was deemed dirigible under the right leadership.
  • Her thoughts were surprisingly dirigible, despite the chaotic situation.

Translations

Translations of the word "dirigible" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น dirigรญvel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคพเคฏเฅเค—เฅ‹เคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Luftschiff

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ balon udara

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะธั€ะธะถะฐะฑะปัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sterowiec

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ฃ›่กŒ่ˆน

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dirigeable

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ dirigible

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hava gemisi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋น„ํ–‰์„ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู†ุทุงุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vzducholoฤ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vzducholoฤ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ฃž่‰‡

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zraฤni ladja

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ loftskip

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะธั€ะธะถะฐะฑะปัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ˜แƒ แƒ˜แƒŸแƒแƒ‘แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hava gษ™misฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ dirigible

Etymology

The word 'dirigible' originated from the Latin word 'dirigere', which means 'to direct'. It was first used in the context of airships in the late 19th century. Dirigibles played a significant role in early aviation history, offering a means of transportation and exploration through the skies. Although their popularity declined with the advancement of airplanes, dirigibles remain a symbol of innovation and adventure in aviation.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,245 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.