Definition

The quality or state of being able to be completely used up or depleted.

Example

The exhaustibility of natural resources is a major concern for environmentalists.

Conversation

Have you thought about the exhaustibility of natural resources lately?

Yeah, it's a bit worrying how quickly we use them up.

I read somewhere that some resources are more limited than we realize.

Absolutely, we really need to be mindful of sustainability.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Exhaustibility → It is formed from "exhaust" (from Latin "exhaurire", meaning to draw out or drain) and "-ibility" (from Latin "-ibilis", meaning capable of). The word "exhaustibility" refers to the capability of being drawn out or drained, indicating that something can be depleted or used up.

Memory Tip

Think of something that can be 'drawn out' or 'drained' ('exhaust') and that it is 'capable of' being used up ('-ibility'). This helps you remember that exhaustibility means the ability to be depleted.

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