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Definitions of -able word

suffix -able -able combines with verbs to form adjectives. Adjectives formed in this way describe someone or something that can have a particular thing done to them. For example, if something is avoidable, it can be avoided. 3
suffix forming adjectives -able capable of, suitable for, or deserving of (being acted upon as indicated) 3
suffix forming adjectives -able inclined to; given to; able to; causing 3
noun -able that can or will 3
noun -able capable of being ____ed 3
noun -able worthy of being ____ed 3

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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