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washability

washability

4.4
How well you can wash a fabric or material without damaging it
  • noun
  • /ˌwɔːʃəˈbɪlɪti/
translation icon : lavabilidad
  • The washability of these fabrics makes them perfect for everyday use.

Examples

  • I stand around all day and talk about the washability of chenille.

    Fiction book (1998)

  • When purchasing curtains, I always check their washability to ensure they can be easily cleaned.

  • The washability of outdoor cushions is essential for maintaining their appearance over time.

How Washable

washable
7 1.0
washability
4.4
delicate
4 4.6
dry cleaning
45 2.5

Surface Forms

washability singular
washabilities plural

Morphology

washability = washable (transparent) = wash + able + ity

Formed by adding the noun-forming suffix '-ity' to the adjective 'washable' in a regular and semantically predictable way.

Etymology

The word washability comes from wash meaning 'to clean with water' and the ending -ability meaning 'can be done', like in washable. So, washability is about how well something 'can be washed' without being damaged.