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单词 unrentable
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unrentableadj.

Brit. /(ˌ)ʌnˈrɛntəbl/, U.S. /ˌənˈrɛn(t)əb(ə)l/
Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: un- prefix1, rentable adj.
Etymology: < un- prefix1 + rentable adj.It is unclear whether the following slightly earlier quot. shows a typographical error for this word, or for untenantable adj.:1823 New Times 25 Nov. An allowance is made for the loss of Rent of Buildings rendered untentable [sic] by fire.
Unavailable or unsuitable for renting.
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society > trade and finance > buying > hiring or renting > [adjective] > rented > that may be rented > not
unrentable1826
1826 J. Galt Last of Lairds v. 40 An untenanted and unrentable portion of the Laird's domain.
1913 Engin. & Contracting 5 Nov. 518/1 The wise designer relegates his elevator service to the unrentable portion of his building.
2007 Financial Times 3 Nov. (House & Home section) 7/6 Though the house could be a gem, it is currently almost unrentable with a potent aroma of dog throughout.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2014; most recently modified version published online December 2021).
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