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depletable

de·plete
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dih-pleet]
    • /dɪˈplit/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dih-pleet]
    • /dɪˈplit/

Definitions of depletable word

  • verb with object depletable to decrease seriously or exhaust the abundance or supply of: The fire had depleted the game in the forest. Extravagant spending soon depleted his funds. 1
  • adjective depletable Capable of being depleted. 0

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Origin of depletable

First appearance:

before 1800
One of the 42% newest English words
1800-10; < Latin dēplētus empty (past participle of dēplēre to empty out), equivalent to dē- de- + plē(re) to fill + -tus past participle suffix

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Parts of speech for Depletable

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

depletable popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

depletable usage trend in Literature

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Top questions with depletable

  • what are depletable assets?

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