sinkable

sink

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [singk]
- /sɪŋk/
- /ˈsɪŋk.əb.l̩/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [singk]
- /sɪŋk/

Definitions of sinkable word

verb without object sinkable to displace part of the volume of a supporting substance or object and become totally or partially submerged or enveloped; fall or descend into or below the surface or to the bottom (often followed by in or into): The battleship sank within two hours. His foot sank in the mud. Her head sinks into the pillows. 1
verb without object sinkable to fall, drop, or descend gradually to a lower level: The river sank two feet during the dry spell. 1
verb without object sinkable to settle or fall gradually, as a heavy structure: The tower is slowly sinking. 1
verb without object sinkable to fall or collapse slowly from weakness, fatigue, distress, etc.: He gasped and sank to his knees. 1
verb without object sinkable to slope downward; dip: The field sinks toward the highway. 1
verb without object sinkable to go down toward or below the horizon: the sun sinks in the west. 1

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Origin of sinkable

First appearance:

before 1000

One of the 6% oldest English words

before 1000; (v.) Middle English sinken, Old English sincan; cognate with Dutch zinken, German sinken, Old Norse sǫkkva, Gothic singkwan; (noun) late Middle English: cesspool, derivative of the v.

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Parts of speech for Sinkable

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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sinkable popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 64% 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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