roadworthy

road·wor·thy

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [rohd-wur-th ee]
- /ˈroʊdˌwɜr ði/
- /ˈrəʊdˌwɜː.ði/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [rohd-wur-th ee]
- /ˈroʊdˌwɜr ði/

Definitions of roadworthy word

adjective roadworthy in suitable operating condition or meeting accepted standards for safe driving on the road: a roadworthy automobile. 1
adjective roadworthy vehicle: fit to be driven 1
adjective roadworthy A vehicle that is roadworthy is in good enough condition to be used on the roads. 0
adjective roadworthy (of a motor vehicle) mechanically sound; fit for use on the roads 0
noun roadworthy a certificate of roadworthiness for a motor vehicle 0

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Origin of roadworthy

First appearance:

before 1810

One of the 40% newest English words

First recorded in 1810-20; road + -worthy

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Parts of speech for Roadworthy

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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roadworthy popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for roadworthy

noun roadworthy

drivability — the degree of smoothness and steadiness of acceleration of an automotive vehicle: The automatic transmission has been improved to give the new model better drivability.

adjective roadworthy

driveable — to send, expel, or otherwise cause to move by force or compulsion: to drive away the flies; to drive back an attacking army; to drive a person to desperation.

All 2 Synonyms of roadworthy