dirigible
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /dɪˈrɪdʒəbl/
KK: /dɪˈrɪdʒəbl/
adjective
Definition
Able to be controlled and directed in movement.
Example
The dirigible balloon floated gracefully through the sky, dirigible and elegant.
Conversation
Have you ever seen a dirigible in action?
Yeah, they're so cool! I love how they can float above everything.
I heard they're actually dirigible enough to be controlled easily.
Exactly! It must be amazing to pilot one.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
steerable
controllable
maneuverable
Antonyms
uncontrollable
unmanageable
fixed
noun
Definition
A type of airship that is filled with gas and can be steered and controlled in the air.
Example
The dirigible floated gracefully above the city, offering a unique view of the landscape.
Conversation
Have you ever seen a dirigible?
No, I haven't! What are they like?
They're like giant balloons that can carry people and cargo in the sky.
Root Explanation
Dirigible is formed from "dirigere" (meaning to direct or guide) and the suffix "-ible" (meaning capable of). The word describes something that is capable of being directed or guided, specifically referring to airships that can be steered.
Memory Tip
Think of something that is 'capable of being directed' — 'dirigere' means to guide, and '-ible' means capable. This helps you remember that a dirigible is an airship that can be steered.
Visually Confused Words
erigible
infringible