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callable

call·a·ble
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kaw-luh-buh l]
    • /ˈkɔ lə bəl/
    • /ˈkɔːləbl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kaw-luh-buh l]
    • /ˈkɔ lə bəl/

Definitions of callable word

  • adjective callable (of a security) subject to redemption before maturity 3
  • adjective callable (of money loaned) repayable on demand 3
  • adjective callable that can be called 3
  • adjective callable that must be paid upon demand 3
  • adjective callable that must be presented for payment upon notice 3
  • adjective callable capable of being called. 1

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Origin of callable

First appearance:

before 1820
One of the 38% newest English words
First recorded in 1820-30; call + -able

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Parts of speech for Callable

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

callable popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

callable usage trend in Literature

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