nonrefillable

Elementary (A2)

IPA: /nɒnˈrɪfɪləbəl/

KK: /nɑnˈrɪfɪləbəl/

adjective

Definition

Something that cannot be filled again after it is empty.

Example

The nonrefillable bottle must be thrown away once it's empty.

Conversation

I just bought this new water bottle, but it's nonrefillable.

Really? That seems kind of wasteful.

Yeah, I didn't realize it until after I purchased it.

You should have checked! Reusable ones are way better for the environment.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

disposable

single-use

finite

Antonyms

refillable

reusable

endless

Root Explanation

Nonrefillable → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "refillable" which is derived from "re-" (meaning again) and "fill" (from Old English "fyllan", meaning to make full). The word "nonrefillable" means not able to be filled again.

Memory Tip

Think of something that cannot be filled again — 'non-' means not, 're-' means again, and 'fill' means to make full.

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