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challengeable

chal·lenge
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [chal-inj]
    • /ˈtʃæl ɪndʒ/
    • /ˈʧælɪnʤəbl /
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [chal-inj]
    • /ˈtʃæl ɪndʒ/

Definitions of challengeable word

  • noun challengeable a call or summons to engage in any contest, as of skill, strength, etc. 1
  • noun challengeable something that by its nature or character serves as a call to battle, contest, special effort, etc.: Space exploration offers a challenge to humankind. 1
  • noun challengeable a call to fight, as a battle, a duel, etc. 1
  • noun challengeable a demand to explain, justify, etc.: a challenge to the treasurer to itemize expenditures. 1
  • noun challengeable difficulty in a job or undertaking that is stimulating to one engaged in it. 1
  • noun challengeable Military. the demand of a sentry for identification or a countersign. 1
See all 24 definitions of challengeable

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Origin of challengeable

First appearance:

before 1175
One of the 8% oldest English words
1175-1225; Middle English chalenge < Old French, variant of chalonge < Latin calumnia calumny

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Parts of speech for Challengeable

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Challengeable

challengeable popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 75% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

challengeable usage trend in Literature

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