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reservable

re·serve
R r

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ri-zurv]
    • /rɪˈzɜrv/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ri-zurv]
    • /rɪˈzɜrv/

Definitions of reservable word

  • verb with object reservable to keep back or save for future use, disposal, treatment, etc. 1
  • verb with object reservable to retain or secure by express stipulation. 1
  • verb with object reservable to set apart for a particular use, purpose, service, etc.: ground reserved for gardening. 1
  • verb with object reservable to keep for oneself. 1
  • verb with object reservable to retain (the original color) of a surface, as on a painted ceramic piece. 1
  • verb with object reservable to save or set aside (a portion of the Eucharistic elements) to be administered, as to the sick, outside of the Mass or communion service. 1

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Origin of reservable

First appearance:

before 1325
One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; Middle English reserven (v.) < Middle French reserver < Latin reservāre to keep back, retain, equivalent to re- re- + servāre to save

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Parts of speech for Reservable

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

reservable popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% 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.

reservable usage trend in Literature

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