Pronunciation: /ˈbreɪ.kə.bəl/

Definitions of breakable

noun a breakable object

Example Sentences

A1 Please be careful with that breakable.

A2 I accidentally dropped the breakable vase.

B1 The fragile items in the box are breakable.

B2 The breakable glassware should be packed securely for shipping.

C1 The museum displayed a collection of ancient breakables.

C2 The artist created intricate sculptures out of breakable materials.

adjective able to be broken or shattered

Example Sentences

A1 Be careful with that breakable vase.

A2 The package contains breakable items, so handle with care.

B1 The fragile glassware is very breakable, so be gentle when washing it.

B2 The antique mirror is extremely breakable and should be handled by professionals.

C1 The artist specializes in creating intricate sculptures out of breakable materials.

C2 The delicate porcelain figurine is so breakable that it must be displayed in a secure case.

Examples of breakable in a Sentence

formal The delicate vase is very breakable and should be handled with care.

informal Be careful with that glass, it's super breakable.

slang Don't drop that phone, it's hella breakable.

figurative His heart felt breakable after the breakup.

Grammatical Forms of breakable

past tense

broken

plural

breakables

comparative

more breakable

superlative

most breakable

present tense

break

future tense

will break

perfect tense

have broken

continuous tense

is breaking

singular

breakable

positive degree

breakable

infinitive

to break

gerund

breaking

participle

broken

Origin and Evolution of breakable

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'breakable' originated from the combination of the verb 'break' and the suffix '-able' which indicates capability or capacity for a specific action.
Evolution of the word: The word 'breakable' has maintained its original meaning of being capable of being broken or shattered since its first known use in the early 17th century.