scrutable

scru·ta·ble

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [skroo-tuh-buh l]
- /ˈskru tə bəl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [skroo-tuh-buh l]
- /ˈskru tə bəl/

Definitions of scrutable word

adjective scrutable capable of being understood by careful study or investigation. 1
adjective scrutable open to or able to be understood by scrutiny 0
adjective scrutable not inscrutable; open to being understood 0

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Origin of scrutable

First appearance:

before 1590

One of the 37% oldest English words

1590-1600; < Latin scrūt(ārī) (see scrutiny) + -able

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Parts of speech for Scrutable

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Scrutable

scrutable popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 74% 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.

scrutable usage trend in Literature

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