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groundable

adj · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Capable of being electrically grounded.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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adj

Meaning 2

Capable of being grounded (supplied with a rational basis).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: human-sciences, philosophy, sciences

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adj

Meaning 3

Capable of being grounded (forbidden from going out).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • 2008, South Park - The Ungroundable Steven: Butters, you are grounded!! Butters: Ahh, dangit! Steven: It worked, Linda. Our son is groundable once more.

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History

Etymology

From Middle English groundable, equivalent to ground + -able.