Meaning of -able | Babel Free

Definitions

1. An adjectival suffix; forms adjectives meaning:
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2. Able to be done; fit to be done.
   morpheme
3. Relevant to or suitable to, in accordance with.
   morpheme
4. Giving, or inclined to.
   morpheme
5. Subject to.
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6. Due to be.
   morpheme

Equivalents

Examples

“movable: able to be moved”

“amendable: able to be amended”

“breakable: liable to broken”

“blamable: fit to be blamed”

“salable: fit to be sold”

“fashionable: relevant to fashion”

“seasonable: suitable to season”

“pleasurable: giving pleasure”

“peaceable: inclined to peace”

“reportable: subject to be reported”

“taxable: subject to be taxed”

“payable: due to be paid”

CEFR level