devisable

de·vis·a·ble

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [dih-vahy-zuh-buh l]
- /dɪˈvaɪ zə bəl/
- /dɪ.ˈvaɪ.zəbl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dih-vahy-zuh-buh l]
- /dɪˈvaɪ zə bəl/

Definitions of devisable word

adjective devisable (of property, esp realty) capable of being transferred by will 3
adjective devisable able to be invented, contrived, or devised 3
adjective devisable capable of being devised, invented, or contrived. 1
adjective devisable Law. capable of being transferred. 1
noun devisable That can be devised or invented. 1
adjective devisable Capable of being bequeathed, or given by will. 0

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Origin of devisable

First appearance:

before 1250

One of the 11% oldest English words

1250-1300; Middle English < Anglo-French: assignable by will, Old French: that which may be divided, equivalent to devis(er) (see devise) + -able -able

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Parts of speech for Devisable

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Devisable

devisable popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for devisable

adj devisable

cogitative — capable of thinking
contemplative — Someone who is contemplative thinks deeply, or is thinking in a serious and calm way.
deliberative — A deliberative institution or procedure has the power or the right to make important decisions.
meditative — given to, characterized by, or indicative of meditation; contemplative.
probing — to search into or examine thoroughly; question closely: to probe one's conscience.

adjective devisable

thoughtful — showing consideration for others; considerate.
contrivable — Capable of being contrived, invented, or devised.

All 12 Synonyms of devisable