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flushable

flushable

3.9
Sits level with the surrounding surface when installed
  • adjective
  • /ˈflʌʃəbl/
  • Specialized
: a ras
  • The new sink is flushable with the countertop.

Examples

  • The architect recommended flushable panels to create a smooth, continuous surface.

  • For a modern look, choose flushable floor vents that do not stick out.

  • The new light switch is flushable, making it blend seamlessly with the wall.

  • Make sure your toilet is flushable.

  • The new light switch is flushable, making it blend seamlessly with the wall.

  • For a modern look, choose flushable floor vents that do not stick out.

  • The architect recommended flushable panels to create a smooth, continuous surface.

Antonyms

uneven
48 2.3

Not smooth or level, with parts higher and lower

Surface Forms

flushable positive

Morphology

flushable = flush (transparent) = flush + able

The word 'flushable' is transparently derived from 'flush' with the suffix '-able', indicating capability or suitability.

Etymology

Flushable comes from the word flush, which originally comes from a root meaning 'to flow', the same idea you see in flow or fluid. So when something is called 'flushable' for fitting into a wall or floor, it means it can be put in so it is 'level' or 'even' with the surface, as if it 'flows' into place.