recyclable — able to be processed and used again
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: able to be processed and used again
Pronunciation (IPA): /riˈsaɪkləbəl/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother insists that even her old love letters are recyclable, but I think some memories should just stay buried.
- The new smartphone case is made from 100% recyclable materials.
- He claimed his terrible jokes were recyclable, but nobody wanted to reuse them.
recyclable
ADJECTIVE[/riˈsaɪkləbəl/]
able to be processed and used again
She sorts plastic bottles into the recyclable bin after lunch.
What's recyclable is suitable for those capable!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Recyclable derives from the verb recycle, which combines the Latin prefix re- (again) with cycle, ultimately from Greek kyklos (circle, wheel). The suffix -able (capable of being) was added to create an adjective meaning capable of being cycled or processed again.
Breakdown
re- (again) + cycle (from Greek kyklos, circle/wheel) + -able (capable of being, from Latin -abilis)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother insists that even her old love letters are recyclable, but I think some memories should just stay buried.”
“The new smartphone case is made from 100% recyclable materials.”
“He claimed his terrible jokes were recyclable, but nobody wanted to reuse them.”
“Most glass bottles are recyclable and can be processed multiple times.”
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