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Definition of exhaustible
exhaustible
/ɪɡˈzɔːstəbəl/
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exhaustible Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
10
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
4
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• adjective
1
Capable of being used up, depleted, or completely consumed.
Example
"Coal and oil are exhaustible resources that must be managed carefully."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in the early 17th century from the verb 'exhaust' (from Latin exhaustus, meaning 'drained out') combined with the suffix '-ible'.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Exhaustible. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/exhaustible