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- [dih-fahyn]
- /dɪˈfaɪn/
- /dɪˈfaɪn/
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- [dih-fahyn]
- /dɪˈfaɪn/
Definitions of definable word
- adjective definable Something that is definable can be described or identified. 3
- verb with object definable to state or set forth the meaning of (a word, phrase, etc.): They disagreed on how to define “liberal.”. 1
- verb with object definable to explain or identify the nature or essential qualities of; describe: to define judicial functions. 1
- verb with object definable to determine or fix the boundaries or extent of: to define property with stakes. 1
- verb with object definable to make clear the outline or form of: The roof was boldly defined against the sky. 1
- verb without object definable to set forth the meaning of a word, phrase, etc.; construct a definition. 1
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Origin of definable
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; Middle English def(f)inen < Anglo-French, Old French definer to put an end to < Latin dēfīnīre to limit, define, equivalent to dē- de- + fīnīre; see finish
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Parts of speech for Definable
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
definable popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 72% 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.
definable usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for definable
adj definable
- apparent — An apparent situation, quality, or feeling seems to exist, although you cannot be certain that it does exist.
- definite — If something such as a decision or an arrangement is definite, it is firm and clear, and unlikely to be changed.
- obvious — easily seen, recognized, or understood; open to view or knowledge; evident: an obvious advantage.
- perceptible — capable of being perceived; recognizable; appreciable: a perceptible change in his behavior.
- describable — to tell or depict in written or spoken words; give an account of: He described the accident very carefully.
adjective definable
- determinable — able to be decided, fixed, or found out
Antonyms for definable
adjective definable
- indescribable — not describable; too extraordinary for description: a scene of indescribable confusion; indescribable euphoria.
- unspeakable — not speakable; that may not be spoken.
- ineffable — incapable of being expressed or described in words; inexpressible: ineffable joy.
- tellable — capable of being told.
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