airworthy

air·wor·thy

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [air-wur-th ee]
- /ˈɛərˌwɜr ði/
- /ˈeəˌwɜː.ði/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [air-wur-th ee]
- /ˈɛərˌwɜr ði/

Definitions of airworthy word

adjective airworthy If an aircraft is airworthy, it is safe to fly. 3
adjective airworthy (of an aircraft) safe to fly 3
adjective airworthy fit and safe for flying 3
adjective airworthy (of an aircraft) meeting established standards for safe flight; equipped and maintained in condition to fly. 1
noun airworthy (of an aircraft) safe to fly. 1
adjective airworthy aircraft: fit to fly 1

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Origin of airworthy

First appearance:

before 1820

One of the 38% newest English words

First recorded in 1820-30; air1 + -worthy

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Parts of speech for Airworthy

noun

adjective

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preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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airworthy popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for airworthy

adjective airworthy

flew — a simple past tense of fly1 .
flightworthy — being in proper physical or mechanical condition for safe flight; airworthy: a flightworthy spacecraft.
safe — secure from liability to harm, injury, danger, or risk: a safe place.
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.
reliable — that may be relied on or trusted; dependable in achievement, accuracy, honesty, etc.: reliable information.

All 5 Synonyms of airworthy