shrinkable en · ADJ
Etymology
Etymology tree English shrink Proto-Indo-European *-dʰlom Proto-Italic *-ðlom Proto-Italic *-ðlis Latin -bilis Latin -ābilis Old French -ablebor. Middle English -able English -able English shrinkable From shrink + -able.
Meanings
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Capable of being made to shrink.
Be careful washing that new shirt. It's shrinkable.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more shrinkable | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most shrinkable | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |