effaceable in English
- effaceable⇄effaceable, adjective.
that can be effaced.
effaceable in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
effaceable
Part of Speech
Adjective
Pronunciation
English (IPA): /ɪˈfeɪsəb(ə)l/
Definitions
- (Adjective): Capable of being erased or removed.
Usage Examples
- "The pencil marks on the paper were effaceable with a simple eraser."
- "Memories of the incident were not easily effaceable from her mind."
Etymology
Derived from the verb efface ("to erase or remove"), which comes from the French effacer, itself from Old French esfacier, originating from Latin ex- ("out") + facies ("face, appearance").
Synonyms
- erasable
- removable
- deletable
- washable
Antonyms
- indelible
- permanent
- irremovable
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| French | effaçable | /e.fa.sabl/ |
| Spanish | borrable | /boˈraβle/ |
| German | löschbar | /ˈlœʃbaːɐ̯/ |
| Hindi | मिटाने योग्य (miṭāne yogy) | /mɪʈaːneː joɡja/ |
| Tamil | அழிக்கக்கூடிய (azhikkak kūḍiya) | /aɻikkak kuːɖija/ |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 可抹去的 (kě mǒ qù de) | /kʰɤ̀ mwǒ tɕʰŷ tə/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- British English: /ɪˈfeɪsəb(ə)l/
- American English: /ɪˈfeɪsəb(ə)l/
Historical Usage
The term "effaceable" has been in use since the early modern period, commonly appearing in discussions about written records, artistic works, and philosophical debates on memory.
Cultural Nuances
The word "effaceable" is often used in legal, educational, and psychological contexts, particularly regarding records, marks, or memories that can be erased or removed.
More Information
"Effaceable" is commonly used in discussions about transient or removable objects, such as writing on whiteboards, digital records, or even emotional scars that fade over time.