Dejectile

/dɪˈdʒɛk.tɪl/ adjective

Definition

Capable of being thrown down; having the quality or ability to be dejected or depressed.

Etymology

From Latin 'dejectus' (thrown down) plus the adjectival suffix '-ile.' This rare adjective describes things that have the capacity to be thrown down or discouraged.

Kelly Says

This is one of those wonderfully obscure adjectives that technically exists but nobody uses—language has so many possible words that most never get born!

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