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- [preg-nuh-buh l]
- /ˈprɛg nə bəl/
- /ˈpreɡ.nəbl/
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- [preg-nuh-buh l]
- /ˈprɛg nə bəl/
Definitions of pregnable word
- adjective pregnable capable of being taken or won by force: a pregnable fortress. 1
- adjective pregnable open to attack; assailable: a pregnable argument. 1
- adjective pregnable capable of being assailed or captured 0
- adjective pregnable that can be captured, as a fortress 0
- adjective pregnable that can be attacked or injured; assailable or vulnerable 0
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Origin of pregnable
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English prenable < Middle French prenable, pregnable, equivalent to pren- (weak stem of prendre to seize, take < Latin pre(he)ndere; see prehension) + -able -able; -g- perhaps from obsolete expugnable (in same sense)
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Parts of speech for Pregnable
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
pregnable popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 75% 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.
pregnable usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for pregnable
adj pregnable
- absorbent — Absorbent material soaks up liquid easily.
adjective pregnable
- attackable — Which may be attacked.
Antonyms for pregnable
adjective pregnable
- impregnable — susceptible to impregnation, as an egg.
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