Forgettable: meaning, definitions and examples
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forgettable
[ fษrหษกษtษbl ]
general quality
Something that is forgettable is not memorable or significant enough to be remembered. It lacks distinctive features or impact, making it easily overlooked or dismissed.
Synonyms
inconsequential, insignificant, ordinary, unmemorable.
Examples of usage
- The movie was entertaining but ultimately forgettable.
- Many books are forgettable if they don't leave a lasting impression.
- His forgettable speech failed to inspire the audience.
Translations
Translations of the word "forgettable" in other languages:
๐ต๐น esquecรญvel
๐ฎ๐ณ เคญเฅเคฒเคจเฅ เคฏเฅเคเฅเคฏ
๐ฉ๐ช vergesslich
๐ฎ๐ฉ lupa
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะฐะฑััะฝัะน
๐ต๐ฑ zapomniany
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฟใใใใ
๐ซ๐ท oubliable
๐ช๐ธ olvidable
๐น๐ท unutulabilir
๐ฐ๐ท ์์ ์ ์๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุงุจู ูููุณูุงู
๐จ๐ฟ zapomenutelnรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ zabudnuteฤพnรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๅฏๅฟ่ฎฐ็
๐ธ๐ฎ pozabljiv
๐ฎ๐ธ gleymdanlegur
๐ฐ๐ฟ าฑะผัััะปะฐััะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแฌแงแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ unutqan
๐ฒ๐ฝ olvidable
Etymology
The word 'forgettable' is formed by the prefix 'for-' meaning 'to forget' and the suffix '-able' which indicates the capability of being forgotten. The term originated in the early 20th century, deriving from the verb 'forget' which has Old English roots. The concept of forgetfulness has always been present in human experience, but the formal use of 'forgettable' has become more common as society places value on memorability in art, literature, and communication. Today, 'forgettable' is often used to critique a lack of originality or impact in various contexts, from films to speeches.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #35,101, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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