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Definition of quenchable
quenchable
/ˈkwɛntʃ.ə.bəl/
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quenchable Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
10
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
3
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• adjective
1
Capable of being satisfied, slaked, or relieved, especially of thirst or a strong desire.
Example
"After hiking through the canyon, the travelers felt a deep but easily quenchable thirst."
2
Capable of being extinguished, put out, or suppressed, such as a fire, flame, or intense emotion.
Example
"The small brush fire remained quenchable before the afternoon winds picked up."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in Middle English from the verb 'quench' (from Old English 'cwencan', meaning to extinguish or put out) combined with the suffix '-able'.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Quenchable. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/quenchable