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quenchable


Meanings
  • Adjective

    Capable of being quenched or satisfied, especially thirst or desire.


Rhymes
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thirsty , firstly , cursty
Variants
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quench , quenchable , quenched , quencher , quenchers , quenches , quenching , quenchless
Etymology
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Originally meaning 'capable of being quenched', from the past participle of quench.


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  1. The word 'quenchable' is derived from the Old English word 'cencan', meaning 'to douse' or 'to extinguish'.

  2. In chemistry, a quenchable reaction is one that can be stopped quickly by adding a quenching agent to prevent further reaction.

  3. Quenchable thirst is a common theme in poetry and literature, often used to describe the longing for love, knowledge, or other desires.


Related Concepts
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  1. quench: To put out or extinguish (a fire, thirst, or desire).


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The term 'quenchable' is often used in the context of thirst or desire. In literature, it can be found in works such as 'The Tempest' by William Shakespeare, where Prospero speaks of 'the rarer action in a man / That quenches not the ire of his bad passion' (Act 1, Scene 2).

How to Memorize "quenchable"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a thirsty person drinking from a glass of water. The water quenches their thirst, making them feel satisfied and refreshed.

  2. associate

    - Think of words related to thirst and satisfaction, such as 'quench thirst', 'satisfy desire', or 'refreshing'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic using the word 'quenchable'. For example, 'Q-U-E-N-C-H-A-B-L-E: Quenching Unquenchable Necessity Craves Happiness Always'.


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