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Meaning of -ible | Babel Free

Phrase CEFR B1
/ɪbəl/

Definitions

  1. An instrumental suffix; forms nouns representing:
    morpheme
  2. a tool or instrument
    morpheme
  3. An adjective suffix, now usually in a passive sense; forms adjectives meaning "able to be", "relevant or suitable to, in accordance with", or expressing capacity or worthiness in a passive sense.
    morpheme
  4. a place or location
    morpheme

Equivalents

Deutsch -bar
Español -able -ible
Suomi -tävä
Français -ible
Italiano -abile -ibile
日本語 -られる
Nederlands -baar etc.
Português -ável -ível
Русский -аемый -ающийся
Svenska -bar

Examples

“convertible”
“crucible, mandible, thurible”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

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