sinkable

[ˈsɪŋkəbl]

sinkable Definition

• 1. able to be sunk or made to sink
• 2. likely to sink

Using sinkable: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sinkable" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The Titanic was thought to be unsinkable, but it turned out to be sinkable.

• Example

  The boat was overloaded and therefore sinkable.

• Example

  The ship's design was flawed, making it sinkable in rough seas.

sinkable Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for sinkable

• submersible
• divable
• drownable

Antonyms for sinkable

• unsinkable
• floatable

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Summary: sinkable in Brief

'Sinkable' [ˈsɪŋkəbl] is an adjective that describes something that can be sunk or is likely to sink. It is often used to describe boats or ships that are not designed to float, such as the Titanic. 'Sinkable' has synonyms like 'submersible' and 'divable,' and antonyms like 'unsinkable' and 'floatable.'