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flushable en · ADJ

Etymology

Etymology tree English flush Proto-Indo-European *-dʰlom Proto-Italic *-ðlom Proto-Italic *-ðlis Latin -bilis Latin -ābilis Old French -ablebor. Middle English -able English -able English flushable From flush + -able.

Meanings

  1. Of a toilet, that has a flushing mechanism.
    • It's such a relief to find a flushable toilet in this bathroom.
  2. Of a product, designed to be disposed of by flushing down the toilet.
    • Dispose of these pads carefully; they're not flushable.

Forms

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most flushable Degree=Sup lexicographic
more flushable Degree=Cmp lexicographic

Deriveds

unflushable

flushable en · NOUN

Etymology

Etymology tree English flush Proto-Indo-European *-dʰlom Proto-Italic *-ðlom Proto-Italic *-ðlis Latin -bilis Latin -ābilis Old French -ablebor. Middle English -able English -able English flushable From flush + -able.

Meanings

  1. A wipe or similar product designed to be disposed of by flushing down the toilet.

Forms

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flushables Number=Plur lexicographic