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- [sur-tuh-fahy-uh-buh l, sur-tuh-fahy-]
- /ˈsɜr təˌfaɪ ə bəl, ˌsɜr təˈfaɪ-/
- /ˈsɜː.tɪ.faɪ.ə.bl̩/
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- [sur-tuh-fahy-uh-buh l, sur-tuh-fahy-]
- /ˈsɜr təˌfaɪ ə bəl, ˌsɜr təˈfaɪ-/
Definitions of certifiable word
- adjective certifiable If you describe someone as certifiable, you think that their behaviour is extremely unreasonable or foolish. 3
- adjective certifiable capable of being certified 3
- adjective certifiable fit to be certified as insane 3
- adjective certifiable that can be certified 3
- adjective certifiable capable of being certified. 1
- adjective certifiable legally committable to a mental institution. 1
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Origin of certifiable
First appearance:
before 1840 One of the 33% newest English words
First recorded in 1840-50; certify + -able
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Parts of speech for Certifiable
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adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
certifiable popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for certifiable
adj certifiable
- hysterical — of, relating to, or characterized by hysteria.
- demented — Someone who is demented has a severe mental illness, especially Alzheimer's disease.
- deranged — Someone who is deranged behaves in a wild and uncontrolled way, often as a result of mental illness.
- frenzied — wildly excited or enthusiastic: frenzied applause.
- raving — extravagantly flattering or enthusiastic: rave reviews of a new play.
Antonyms for certifiable
adj certifiable
- sane — free from mental derangement; having a sound, healthy mind: a sane person.
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
- controlled — held in check; curbed: poorly controlled anger.
- balanced — A balanced report, book, or other document takes into account all the different opinions on something and presents information in a fair and reasonable way.
- rational — agreeable to reason; reasonable; sensible: a rational plan for economic development.
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