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Quenchable: meaning, definitions and examples

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quenchable

 

[ ˈkwɛnʧəbl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

ability to satisfy

Quenchable refers to the ability to satisfy a thirst or need. It is commonly used in contexts where something can be fulfilled or extinguished, such as thirst or desires. This term often implies that the thing in question is not perpetual and can indeed be addressed through some action or substance. For example, a quenchable thirst is one that can be satisfied with water or drink.

Synonyms

extinguishable, fulfillable, satisfiable

Examples of usage

  • After a long hike, my thirst was truly quenchable.
  • He realized his ambitions were quenchable, with hard work and dedication.
  • The fire was quenchable with a few buckets of water.

Translations

Translations of the word "quenchable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 apagável

🇮🇳 बुझाने योग्य

🇩🇪 löschen

🇮🇩 dapat dipadamkan

🇺🇦 вгамовний

🇵🇱 gaszący

🇯🇵 消せる

🇫🇷 extinguible

🇪🇸 apagable

🇹🇷 söndürülebilir

🇰🇷 끄는

🇸🇦 قابل الإخماد

🇨🇿 uhasitelný

🇸🇰 uhasiteľný

🇨🇳 可熄灭的

🇸🇮 ugasljiv

🇮🇸 slökkvandi

🇰🇿 сөндіруге болатын

🇬🇪 ჩაქრობადი

🇦🇿 söndürülə bilən

🇲🇽 apagable

Word origin

The term 'quenchable' originates from the Old English word ' cwencan', which means to extinguish or to quench. The root of the word resides in the Germanic languages, highlighting its historical importance in describing the act of satisfying or putting out something, be it a physical flame or a metaphorical desire. By the 15th century, it began to be used more broadly in the English language to describe not just the extinguishing of literal fires but also the satisfaction of thirst and other needs. Over time, the prefix 'un-' was added to signify the opposite; thus, 'unquenchable' describes something that cannot be satisfied or extinguished. The evolution of 'quenchable' continues to illustrate the ongoing relationship we have with our needs, desires, and the nature of fulfillment.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #42,659, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.