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rechargeable — capable of being charged again with electrical energy

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: capable of being charged again with electrical energy

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌriːˈtʃɑːrdʒəbl/

Example Sentences

  • My rechargeable toothbrush died right when I was about to brush my teeth, so I had to use my finger instead.
  • The rechargeable LED lights are perfect for camping trips.
  • He forgot to charge his rechargeable mouse and ended up clicking nothing but air during the important presentation.

rechargeable

ADJECTIVE

[/ˌriːˈtʃɑːrdʒəbl/]

capable of being charged again with electrical energy

He plugs in his rechargeable headphones before the long flight.
💡 Concept

He plugs in his rechargeable headphones before the long flight.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌriːˈtʃɑːrdʒəbl/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌriːˈtʃɑːdʒəbl/

🌳Etymology

Prefixre--
Rootcharge
Suffix--able

Origin

The word combines the Latin prefix 're-' (meaning again) with the verb 'charge,' derived from Old French 'charger' (to load or fill). The suffix '-able' was added to form an adjective meaning 'capable of being charged again.'

Breakdown

re- (again, from Latin) + charge (to fill with electrical power) + -able (capable of, able to be)

🎵Rhyme

portable
comfortable
notable

🔗Collocations

rechargeable battery
rechargeable device
rechargeable flashlight
rechargeable phone
rechargeable power bank

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

“My rechargeable toothbrush died right when I was about to brush my teeth, so I had to use my finger instead.”

“The rechargeable LED lights are perfect for camping trips.”

😄 Fun example

“He forgot to charge his rechargeable mouse and ended up clicking nothing but air during the important presentation.”

“Rechargeable vehicles are becoming more popular as people care more about the environment.”

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