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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    finite limited restricted bounded confined measurable terminable completable attainable accessible reachable approachable manageable controllable modifiable alterable changeable variable adaptable modifiable transformable convertible reducible depletable consumable expendable usable utilizable spendable disposable exhaustable dwindling decreasing diminishing waning lessening shortening shrinking contracting narrowing tightening constricting

    Meaning of Exhaustible

    The primary meaning of "exhaustible" refers to a resource or supply that can be used up or depleted.

    Definitions

    • Capable of being exhausted or used up
    • * Able to be depleted or drained
    • * Limited in quantity or extent

    Etymology of Exhaustible

    The word "exhaustible" originates from the Latin words "ex" (meaning out or completely) and "haustus" (past participle of "haurire", meaning to draw or drain), with the suffix "-ible" added to form an adjective, and has been used in English since the 15th century to describe resources or supplies that can be used up or depleted.

    Example Uses

    • The company's exhaustible resources will eventually run out if they don't find new ways to replenish them
    • * The exhaustible supply of water on the island made it difficult for the inhabitants to survive during the drought
    • * The exhaustible energy sources, such as coal and oil, are being replaced by renewable energy sources

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    infinite unlimited endless boundless immeasurable inexhaustible perpetual permanent continuous uninterrupted sustained prolonged extended unending unremitting relentless unceasing ceaseless constant steady stable unchanging invariable unalterable immutable indestructible irreducible

    Related Nouns

    resource supply reserve stock store fund provision allocation allowance quota ration limit boundary constraint restriction shortage scarcity deficiency depletion exhaustion drain waste consumption expenditure outlay expense

    Related Verbs

    deplete drain exhaust use consume expend spend waste dissipate disperse scatter squander mismanage misuse overuse abuse neglect deteriorate degenerate diminish reduce decrease lower lessen

    Related Adjectives

    limited finite restricted bounded measurable terminable completable attainable accessible reachable approachable manageable controllable modifiable alterable changeable variable adaptable modifiable transformable convertible reducible depletable consumable expendable usable utilizable spendable disposable