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- [dir-i-juh-buh l, dih-rij-uh-]
- /ˈdɪr ɪ dʒə bəl, dɪˈrɪdʒ ə-/
- /ˈdɪ.rɪ.dʒəb.l̩/
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- [dir-i-juh-buh l, dih-rij-uh-]
- /ˈdɪr ɪ dʒə bəl, dɪˈrɪdʒ ə-/
Definitions of dirigible word
- noun dirigible an airship. 1
- adjective dirigible designed for or capable of being directed, controlled, or steered. 1
- noun dirigible Capable of being steered, guided, or directed. 1
- noun dirigible airship 1
- adjective dirigible able to be steered or directed 0
- adjective dirigible that can be directed or steered 0
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Origin of dirigible
First appearance:
before 1575 One of the 34% oldest English words
1575-85; 1905-10 for noun; < Latin dīrig(ere) to direct + -ible
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Parts of speech for Dirigible
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dirigible popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for dirigible
noun dirigible
- blimp — A blimp is the same as an airship.
- zeppelin — Count Ferdinand von [fer-di-nahnt fuh n] /ˈfɛr dɪˌnɑnt fən/ (Show IPA), 1838–1917, German general and aeronaut: designer and manufacturer of the zeppelin.
- hot-air balloon — passenger balloon
- airship — An airship is an aircraft that consists of a large balloon which is filled with gas and is powered by an engine. It has a section underneath for passengers.
- aircraft — An aircraft is a vehicle which can fly, for example an aeroplane or a helicopter.
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