-able
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- /ə.bl̩/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- /ə.bl̩/
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
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Parts of speech for -able
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
-able popularity
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".
