| 释义 |
preg·na·ble
\ˈpregnəbəl\ adjective
Etymology: alteration (influenced by pregnant) of earlier preignable, alteration (influenced by such words as reign, deign, with silent g) of Middle English prenable, from Middle French — more at impregnable
1. : vulnerable to capture : expugnable
< a pregnable fort >
2. [pregnate + -able] : capable of being impregnated
< a pregnable cat > |