extinguishable Definition
able to be put out or quenched, especially of a fire.
Using extinguishable: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "extinguishable" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The fire was extinguishable with the help of the firefighters.
Example
The candle flame is extinguishable by blowing it out.
Example
The small fire in the kitchen was easily extinguishable with a fire extinguisher.
extinguishable Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for extinguishable
- quenchable
- douseable
- snuffable
Antonyms for extinguishable
Summary: extinguishable in Brief
The term 'extinguishable' [ikˈstiŋɡwɪʃəbl] refers to something that can be put out or quenched, especially of a fire. It is often used to describe fires that can be easily controlled and put out, as in 'The small fire in the kitchen was easily extinguishable with a fire extinguisher.' The word has synonyms like 'quenchable,' 'douseable,' and 'snuffable,' and antonyms like 'unquenchable' and 'indomitable.'
