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- [air-tahyt]
- /ˈɛərˌtaɪt/
- /ˈeə.taɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [air-tahyt]
- /ˈɛərˌtaɪt/
Definitions of airtight word
- adjective airtight If a container is airtight, its lid fits so tightly that no air can get in or out. 3
- adjective airtight An airtight alibi, case, argument, or agreement is one that has been so carefully put together that nobody will be able to find a fault in it. 3
- adjective airtight not permitting the passage of air either in or out 3
- adjective airtight having no weak points; rigid or unassailable 3
- adjective airtight too tight for air or gas to enter or escape 3
- adjective airtight having no flaws or weaknesses 3
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Origin of airtight
First appearance:
before 1750 One of the 47% newest English words
First recorded in 1750-60; air1 + tight
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Parts of speech for Airtight
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
airtight popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for airtight
adj airtight
- impenetrable — not penetrable; that cannot be penetrated, pierced, entered, etc.
- closed — A closed group of people does not welcome new people or ideas from outside.
- impermeable — not permeable; impassable.
- shut — to put (a door, cover, etc.) in position to close or obstruct.
- invulnerable — incapable of being wounded, hurt, or damaged.
adjective airtight
- sealed — an embossed emblem, figure, symbol, word, letter, etc., used as attestation or evidence of authenticity.
- hermetically sealed — airtight
- hermetic — made airtight by fusion or sealing.
- sound — The, a strait between SW Sweden and Zealand, connecting the Kattegat and the Baltic. 87 miles (140 km) long; 3–30 miles (5–48 km) wide.
- strong — having, showing, or able to exert great bodily or muscular power; physically vigorous or robust: a strong boy.
Antonyms for airtight
adj airtight
- penetrable — capable of being penetrated.
- permeable — capable of being permeated.
- possible — that may or can be, exist, happen, be done, be used, etc.: a disease with no possible cure.
- questionable — of doubtful propriety, honesty, morality, respectability, etc.: questionable activities; in questionable taste.
- uncertain — not definitely ascertainable or fixed, as in time of occurrence, number, dimensions, or quality.
adjective airtight
- vulnerable — capable of or susceptible to being wounded or hurt, as by a weapon: a vulnerable part of the body.
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