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unpotable

po·ta·ble
U u

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [poh-tuh-buh l]
    • /ˈpoʊ tə bəl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [poh-tuh-buh l]
    • /ˈpoʊ tə bəl/

Definitions of unpotable word

  • adjective unpotable fit or suitable for drinking: potable water. 1
  • noun unpotable Usually, potables. drinkable liquids; beverages. 1
  • abbreviation UNPOTABLE undrinkable 0
  • adjective unpotable not potable. 0

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Origin of unpotable

First appearance:

before 1565
One of the 32% oldest English words
1565-75; < Late Latin pōtābilis drinkable, equivalent to Latin pōtā(re) to drink + -bilis -ble

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Parts of speech for Unpotable

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

unpotable popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% 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.

unpotable usage trend in Literature

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