Etymology:
Meaning:
Capable of being blown up or filled with air or gas.
Origin:
The word "inflatable" was first recorded in the late 16th century, derived from the Latin verb "inflare" meaning "to blow up." The suffix "-able" was added to indicate the capacity or suitability for being blown up.
By the 18th century, the term had been extended to describe a wider range of objects that could be filled with air or gas, such as balloons, life rafts, and mattresses. Over time, "inflatable" has become a widely used term for any object that is designed to be blown up for various purposes.
In modern usage, inflatable typically refers to objects that are made of a flexible material, such as rubber, plastic, or vinyl, and can be inflated with air or other gases to create a temporary or semi-permanent structure.
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