recyclability

re·cy·cle

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ree-sahy-kuh l]
- /riˈsaɪ kəl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ree-sahy-kuh l]
- /riˈsaɪ kəl/

Definitions of recyclability word

verb with object recyclability to treat or process (used or waste materials) so as to make suitable for reuse: recycling paper to save trees. 1
verb with object recyclability to alter or adapt for new use without changing the essential form or nature of: The old factory is being recycled as a theater. 1
verb with object recyclability to use again in the original form or with minimal alteration: The governor recycled some speeches from his early days. 1
verb with object recyclability to cause to pass through a cycle again: to recycle laundry through a washing machine. 1
verb without object recyclability to pass through a cycle again; repeat a process from the beginning. 1
verb without object recyclability to undergo reuse or renewal; be subject to or suitable for further use, activity, etc.: The industry will recycle and become profitable once more. 1

See all 7 definitions of recyclability

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Origin of recyclability

First appearance:

before 1925

One of the 11% newest English words

First recorded in 1925-30; re- + cycle

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Parts of speech for Recyclability

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Recyclability

recyclability popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 70% 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.

recyclability usage trend in Literature

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