Burnable

Pronunciation: /ˈbɝːnəbəl/

Definitions of burnable

adjective describing something that is capable of being burned

Example Sentences

A1 Wood is burnable.

A2 Paper is a burnable material.

B1 It is important to properly dispose of burnable waste.

B2 The campfire was made using burnable logs.

C1 The burnable waste was incinerated in a controlled environment.

C2 Special precautions were taken when handling the burnable chemicals.

Examples of burnable in a Sentence

formal The burnable waste should be disposed of in the appropriate bin.

informal Make sure you put the burnable items in the fire pit.

slang Throw those burnable things in the bonfire!

figurative His anger was like a burnable fuel, ready to ignite at any moment.

Grammatical Forms of burnable

• past tense: burned
• plural: burnables
• comparative: more burnable
• superlative: most burnable
• present tense: burn
• future tense: will burn
• perfect tense: have burned
• continuous tense: burning
• singular: burnable
• positive degree: burnable
• infinitive: to burn
• gerund: burning
• participle: burning

Origin and Evolution of burnable

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'burnable' originated from the Old English word 'bærnan' which means 'to burn'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'burnable' has retained its original meaning of being capable of being burned, but has also expanded to include the idea of something being flammable or combustible.