quenchable

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   capable of being extinguished or put out

   The safety officer confirmed that the small chemical fire was quenchable with the available equipment.

2. 2
   adj

   capable of being satisfied, subdued, or brought to an end

   His curiosity was quenchable only by a complete explanation of the experiment.

Formed from quench + -able. Quench descends from Old English cwencan, 'to extinguish,' related to a Germanic verb meaning 'go out.' The adjective applies both to literal flames and thirst and, figuratively, to desires or emotions that can be satisfied or suppressed.

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