groundable

English

adj
Definitions
  • Capable of being electrically grounded.
  • (philosophy) Capable of being grounded (supplied with a rational basis).
  • Capable of being grounded (forbidden from going out).

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English groundable suf from English ground (that has been ground, earthing).

Origin

English

ground

Gloss

that has been ground, earthing

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