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10 Language-to-English DictionariesFloatable
/ˈfloʊ.tə.bəl/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Capable of floating on water or another liquid.
"The new design of the boat includes floatable materials that enhance safety." - 2
Referring to items that are intended to remain buoyant.
"The floatable toys are perfect for the pool."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'floatable' is derived from the verb 'float', which comes from the Old English 'flōtan', meaning 'to float or swim'. The suffix '-able' indicates capability, thus 'floatable' refers to something that can float. This term has evolved in modern English to describe objects designed to remain on the surface of a liquid.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Floatable" is said worldwide
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flottant
Transliteration: flotant
"Ce matériau est flottant et idéal pour les jouets de piscine."
schwimmfähig
Transliteration: schwimmfähig
"Das neue Boot ist aus schwimmfähigem Material gefertigt."
galleggiante
Transliteration: galleggiante
"Questi giocattoli sono galleggianti e perfetti per la piscina."
flotante
Transliteration: flotante
"Los nuevos materiales son flotantes y seguros para el agua."
flutuante
Transliteration: flutuante
"Os brinquedos flutuantes são ótimos para a piscina."
तैरने योग्य
Transliteration: tairne yogya
"यह सामग्री तैरने योग्य है और पानी में सुरक्षित है।"
可漂浮的
Transliteration: kě piāofú de
"这些玩具是可漂浮的，非常适合游泳池。"
떠 있는
Transliteration: tteo itneun
"이 장난감은 떠 있는 재질로 만들어졌습니다."
浮遊可能な
Transliteration: fuyū kanō na
"この素材は浮遊可能で、安全に水中で使用できます。"
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