Definition

Able to be attacked or captured; not secure.

Example

The castle was pregnable due to its weak defenses.

Conversation

Have you heard about the old castle in town?

Yeah, I heard it’s really interesting!

I read that it used to be pregnable back in the day.

That makes sense; it’s probably why it was so frequently attacked.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Pregnable → It is formed from "pre-" (meaning before) and "gnare" (from Latin "gnare", meaning to be born or produced). The word "pregnable" refers to something that can be produced or brought forth before a certain point, often used in the context of being vulnerable or susceptible to attack.

Memory Tip

Think of something that can be 'brought forth' ('gnare') before a certain point ('pre-') — that's why 'pregnable' means something that is vulnerable or can be easily attacked.

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