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- US Pronunciation
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- [pri-skrahyb]
- /prɪˈskraɪb/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [pri-skrahyb]
- /prɪˈskraɪb/
Definitions of prescribable word
- verb with object prescribable to lay down, in writing or otherwise, as a rule or a course of action to be followed; appoint, ordain, or enjoin. 1
- verb with object prescribable Medicine/Medical. to designate or order the use of (a medicine, remedy, treatment, etc.). 1
- verb without object prescribable to lay down rules; direct; dictate. 1
- verb without object prescribable Medicine/Medical. to designate remedies, treatment, etc., to be used. 1
- verb without object prescribable Law. to claim a right or title by virtue of long use and enjoyment; make a prescriptive claim. (usually followed by for or to). 1
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Origin of prescribable
First appearance:
before 1425 One of the 25% oldest English words
1425-75; late Middle English < Latin praescrībere to direct in writing, literally, to write before or above, equivalent to prae- pre- + scrībere to write; see scribe1, prescription
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Parts of speech for Prescribable
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
prescribable popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the 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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