Sinkable: meaning, definitions and examples

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sinkable

 

[ หˆsษชล‹kษ™bl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

nautical term

The term 'sinkable' refers to the capability of an object, typically a vessel, to become submerged in water. It highlights the potential for an item, such as a ship or a buoy, to sink due to various factors including structural integrity, weight, and buoyancy. The concept is crucial in maritime safety, as it determines the risks associated with different types of vessels. Sinkability can also refer to objects in other contexts, such as floating devices that may eventually be overwhelmed by water. In general usage, it denotes anything that has the potential to sink.

Synonyms

drownable, immersible, submergible

Examples of usage

  • The old ship was considered sinkable due to its damaged hull.
  • Emergency protocols are crucial for sinkable vessels.
  • During the storm, many sinkable crafts were at risk.
  • The weight of the cargo made the boat more sinkable.
  • Designers aim to create less sinkable watercraft.

Translations

Translations of the word "sinkable" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น afundรกvel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเฅ‚เคฌเคจเฅ‡ เคฏเฅ‹เค—เฅเคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช untergangbar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tenggelam

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพั‚ะพะฟะปัŽะฒะฐะปัŒะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ tonฤ…cy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฒˆใ‚€ๅฏ่ƒฝๆ€งใŒใ‚ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท coulable

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ hundible

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท batan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ€๋ผ์•‰์„ ์ˆ˜ ์žˆ๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ุงุจู„ ู„ู„ุบุฑู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ potopitelnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ potรกpajรบci

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฏๆฒ‰ๆฒก็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ potapljivi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรถkkvandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐั‚ั‹ั€ัƒะปั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฉแƒแƒซแƒ˜แƒ แƒ•แƒแƒ“แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ batma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ hundible

Etymology

The word 'sinkable' is derived from the verb 'sink,' which has Old English roots, specifically from the word 'sincan,' meaning to fall or descend. The suffix '-able' has been added to denote capability or suitability, which is a common morphological practice in the English language. This construction allows the word to describe not only the action of sinking but also the tendency or potential for something to sink when in water. The term has been used in maritime contexts to address vessel safety, buoyancy concerns, and design considerations for various watercraft since the growth of nautical technology and safety standards became paramount. Over time, 'sinkable' has also found usage in broader, metaphorical contexts to describe anything that might be overwhelmed by external pressures.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #42,750, 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.