HeyRuaHow to say “compressibility” in Irish
- Irish:
- infháisceacht
- English:
- compressibility
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “IN-aash-kyukht” /ˈɪnʲaːʃcəxt/
- Genitive singular:
- infháisceachta, na hinfháisceachta (e.g. tomhas na hinfháisceachta, measurement of the compressibility)
What does “infháisceacht” mean?
- compressibility
- The property of a substance or material of being able to be compressed or squeezed into a smaller volume.Also: compressible quality, squeezability.
“Infháisceacht” with the article
Here is infháisceacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Infháisceacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using infháisceacht, the Irish word for compressibility.
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Compressibility in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for compressibility?
The Irish for compressibility is infháisceacht (pronounced “IN-aash-kyukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce infháisceacht in Irish?
Infháisceacht is said like “IN-aash-kyukht” (IPA /ˈɪnʲaːʃcəxt/).
Does infháisceacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for infháisceacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does infháisceacht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an infháisceacht (the compressibility), a hinfháisceacht (her compressibility), a n-infháisceacht (their compressibility).
What is infháisceacht built from?
It comes from the adjective 'infháiscthe' (compressible), from the prefix 'in-' (able to be) and 'fáisc' (squeeze), plus the abstract ending '-acht'.
