groundable

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

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

Adjective[edit]

groundable (not comparable)

  1. Capable of being electrically grounded.
  2. (philosophy) Capable of being grounded (supplied with a rational basis).
  3. Capable of being grounded (forbidden from going out).
    • 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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