defeatable en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- [dɪˈfiːtəbəɫ] (UK)
Etymology
Etymology tree English defeat Proto-Indo-European *-dʰlom Proto-Italic *-ðlom Proto-Italic *-ðlis Latin -bilis Latin -ābilis Old French -ablebor. Middle English -able English -able English defeatable From defeat + -able.
Meanings
- (rare) Capable of being defeated.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most defeatable | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more defeatable | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |
Antonyms
invincible · impregnable · insuperable · unbeatable · undefeatable