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extinguishable

 

[ ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃəbl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

capable of being extinguished

The term 'extinguishable' refers to something that can be put out or destroyed, particularly in relation to fire or light. It typically describes fires, flames, or other burning entities that can be extinguished. In broader contexts, it can also apply to ideas or feelings that can be suppressed or eradicated. Items that are extinguishable can experience cessation or termination under various conditions.

Synonyms

eradicable, put-out-able, quenchable

Examples of usage

  • The fire was finally extinguishable after hours of effort.
  • His enthusiasm for the project was not extinguishable.
  • The extinguishable nature of the flame made it safe for children.

Translations

Translations of the word "extinguishable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 extinguível

🇮🇳 निष्क्रिय करने योग्य

🇩🇪 löschen

🇮🇩 dapat dipadamkan

🇺🇦 згасимий

🇵🇱 gaszalny

🇯🇵 消すことができる

🇫🇷 extinguible

🇪🇸 extinguible

🇹🇷 söndürülebilir

🇰🇷 소멸 가능한

🇸🇦 قابل الإطفاء

🇨🇿 uhašitelné

🇸🇰 uhasiteľný

🇨🇳 可灭绝的

🇸🇮 ugasljiv

🇮🇸 slökkvanlegur

🇰🇿 сөндірілетін

🇬🇪 აღდგენა შესაძლებელი

🇦🇿 söndürülə bilən

🇲🇽 extinguible

Etymology

The word 'extinguishable' originates from the Latin word 'extinguere', which means 'to quench or put out'. This word is a combination of 'ex-' meaning 'out' and 'stinguere' meaning 'to quench or extinguish'. The usage of the term has evolved over centuries, primarily being associated with fire. By the 15th century, it was adopted into Middle English, maintaining its core meaning while also expanding to describe things that can fade away or be rendered ineffective. 'Extinguishable' also relates to various scientific contexts, such as in discussions about flame retardants or theoretical discussions surrounding energy forces, illustrating its versatility in both everyday language and specialized fields.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,139, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.