groundable en · ADJ
Etymology
From Middle English groundable, equivalent to ground + -able.
Meanings
- (not-comparable) Capable of being electrically grounded.
- (not-comparable) Capable of being grounded (supplied with a rational basis).
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(not-comparable) Capable of being grounded (forbidden from going out).
2008, South Park - The Ungroundable Steven: Butters, you are grounded!! Butters: Ahh, dangit! Steven: It worked, Linda. Our son is groundable once more.