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10 Language-to-English DictionariesBreathable
/ˈbrɛθəbl/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Allowing air to pass through; suitable for breathing.
"The new fabric is breathable, making it ideal for summer clothing." - 2
Referring to an environment or material that does not restrict airflow.
"The tent is designed to be breathable, ensuring comfort during hot weather."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'breathable' is derived from the verb 'breathe', which comes from the Old English 'brēðan', meaning to 'respire' or 'take in air'. The suffix '-able' indicates capability, thus 'breathable' literally means 'capable of being breathed'. This term has evolved in modern usage to describe materials that allow air to pass through.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Breathable" is said worldwide
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respirable
Transliteration: rɛspiʁabl
"Ce tissu est respirable, parfait pour les vêtements d'été."
atmungsaktiv
Transliteration: ˈat.mʊŋs.ʔak.tɪf
"Das neue Material ist atmungsaktiv und ideal für den Sommer."
traspirante
Transliteration: traspirante
"Il tessuto è traspirante, perfetto per i vestiti estivi."
transpirable
Transliteration: transpirable
"Este tejido es transpirable, ideal para la ropa de verano."
respirável
Transliteration: ʁespiˈɾavɛl
"Este tecido é respirável, ideal para roupas de verão."
सांस लेने योग्य
Transliteration: sāns lene yogya
"यह कपड़ा सांस लेने योग्य है, गर्मियों के कपड़ों के लिए आदर्श।"
透气的
Transliteration: tòuqì de
"这种面料是透气的，非常适合夏季服装。"
통기성 있는
Transliteration: tonggiseong inneun
"이 원단은 통기성 있어 여름 의류에 적합합니다."
通気性のある
Transliteration: つうきせいのある
"この生地は通気性があり、夏の衣服に最適です。"
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