What is the meaning of the suffix word able

Learning suffixes is one of my favorite ways to help my ESL students increase their English vocabulary. By adding the suffix –ABLE to words you already know you can quickly and easily learn new English words.

5 common examples of words that use the suffix –able

  • available – that you can get or have access to
  • comfortable – feeling relaxed with no stress or worry
  • drinkable –  that you can drink
  • enjoyable –  that you can enjoy
  • unbelievable –  (informal) used to emphasize how good, bad or extreme something is

I spent some time researching and collecting examples of words that use the suffix –able. Keep reading for definitions and real, natural examples that you can use right away in your own English conversations.

Table of Contents

  • Able Suffix Meaning
  • Words With The Suffix Able
  • 22 Suffix Able Examples that show Possibility
  • 10 Suffix Able Examples that show Condition
  • Able Vs -able – Correct Pronunciation
  • Suffix -able Vs. -ible What’s the Difference
  • Printable Able Suffix Word List

Able Suffix Meaning

We’ll use the suffix ~able with verbs to make adjectives that show that the verb is possible.
drinkable = safe to drink (you can drink it, it’s not dangerous) 

It is also used with nouns to make adjectives that mean having the quality of that noun.
comfortable = having the quality of comfort (it feels relaxing)

Word Origin – from French -able or Latin -abilis; originally found in words only from these forms but later used to form adjectives directly from English verbs ending in -ate
Oxford Learner’s Dictionaries suffix ~able

Words With The Suffix Able

The suffix able is used with verbs and nouns to make new adjectives.
You will find that most verbs with the suffix able will show possibility and may have CAN in the definition.
Nouns with the suffix able show a condition or quality.

Possibility adjectives with the suffix -able

22 Suffix Able Examples that show Possibility

adjustable – that can be moved to different positions or changed in shape or size

  • My bicycle seat is adjustable so you can change the height. 

the Suffix -ABLE adjustable
My bicycle seat is adjustable so you can change the height.

agreeable – pleasant and easy to like

  • We just met Kayla’s boyfriend today for the first time. I like him, he’s very agreeable

available – that you can get or have access to

From the verb avail – to make use of something, especially an opportunity or offer

  • When I got to the store they only had extra large shirts available. I need a medium. 

avoidable – that can be prevented

  • We should have prepared more, all this trouble was completely avoidable

believable – that can be believed

  • If you get to work late you need an excuse that is believable, nothing too crazy. 
  • *Another very commonly used adjective is unbelievable. [Prefix UN-] That story is unbelievable

breakable – ​likely to break; easily broken

  • Make sure you wrap all the breakable items in thick towels before you pack them in the box. 

chewable – capable of being chewed

  • Regular vitamins are okay but I prefer chewable ones. 

dependable – that can be relied on to do what you want or need

  • Before I start my new job I need a dependable car to get me to and from work. 

doable – able to be done

  • It was a large task but it was doable. I was confident I could complete it. 

drinkable – clean and safe to drink

  • Many countries don’t have drinkable water even in their bigger cities. 

the Suffix -ABLE drinkable
Many countries don’t have drinkable water even in their bigger cities.

excusable – ​that can be excused

  • If it was an honest mistake then it’s excusable. If it was done on purpose it is not. 

*Very common inexcusable. [Prefix -IN] Your actions are inexcusable

foreseeable – ​that you can predict will happen; that can be foreseen

  • Dwayne and Cassandra are very happy together. I can see them getting married in the foreseeable future. 

irritable – ​getting annoyed easily; showing your anger

  • Gus is a nice guy but he’s a little bit irritable in the mornings. 

justifiable – ​existing or done for a good reason, and therefore acceptable

  • It’s really cool but there’s no way I can spend that much money on a new car. It’s not justifiable right now. 

passable – fairly good but not excellent

  • My French is not perfect but it’s passable. I can navigate Montreal without any problems. 

the Suffix -ABLE passable
My French is not perfect but it's passable.

perishable – (especially of food) likely to decay or go bad quickly

  • I keep dried and canned food in the pantry and anything perishable goes in the refrigerator. 

predictable – if something is predictable, you know in advance that it will happen or what it will be like

  • The movie wasn’t bad, it was just a bit predictable. I felt like I always knew what was going to happen. 

preventable – that can be stopped from happening

  • The accident was preventable in my opinion. 

sustainable – ① involving the use of natural products and energy in a way that does not harm the environment

  • The world needs to move towards sustainable energy sources for the future. 

② that can continue or be continued for a long time

  • We are working at a fast pace but I don’t think it’s sustainable. The team will burn out quickly if we don’t slow down.

the Suffix -ABLE sustainable 
The world needs to move towards sustainable energy sources for the future.

unbelievable – (informal) used to emphasize how good, bad or extreme something is

  • That movie was unbelievable! Let’s watch it again this weekend. 

unknowable – that cannot be known

  • Understanding the early formation of our universe is difficult and may even be unknowable

the Suffix -ABLE unknowable
Understanding the early formation of our universe is difficult and may even be unknowable.

wearable – (of clothes, etc.) pleasant and comfortable to wear; suitable to be worn

  • The spring fashion show had some very wearable clothes this season. Usually, the fashion shows that I watch have models wearing crazy outfits that are not practical.

Condition adjectives with the suffix -able

10 Suffix Able Examples that show Condition

adorable – very attractive and easy to feel love for

  • Have you seen Brenda’s new puppy? It’s so adorable

comfortable – making you feel physically relaxed; pleasant to wear, sit on, etc.

  • We stayed at my favorite Hotel. The food is awesome and the beds are so comfortable.

considerable – ​great in amount, size, importance, etc.

  • The company lost a considerable amount of money last year. 

desirable – that you would like to have or do; worth having or doing

  • The most desirable outcome is the one where everybody wins. 

enjoyable – giving pleasure

  • I found the movie very enjoyable

the Suffix -ABLE enjoyable
I found the movie very enjoyable.

fashionable – ① following a style that is popular at a particular time

  • Jennifer was wearing some fashionable jeans today, she has a nice Style. 

② used or visited by people following a current fashion, especially by rich people

  • They just opened a very fashionable restaurant on Main Street. I heard the food is great but it’s too expensive for me. 

favorable – making or showing a good opinion of somebody/something

  • When I met my wife’s family for the first time I wanted to make a favorable impression. 

honorable – ​deserving great respect

  • Ken is a decent and honorable man. I like him a lot. 

questionable – ① that you have doubts about because you think it is not accurate or correct

  • I reviewed the report and some of these numbers are questionable

the Suffix -ABLE questionable
I reviewed the report and some of these numbers are questionable.

② likely to be dishonest or morally wrong

  • I’m not sure why Tom did that. His motives are questionable to me. 

reasonable –  fair, practical, acceptable

  • That sounds like a reasonable solution to me. 

regrettable – that you are sorry about and wish had not happened

  • What happened at the party was regrettable. I’m sorry to anyone who was affected by it. 

the Suffix -ABLE regrettable
What happened at the party was regrettable.

remarkable – unusual or surprising in a way that causes people to take notice

  • The goalie made a remarkable save in the last minute of the game to secure the win for his team.

Able Vs -able – Correct Pronunciation

The verb able and the suffix ~able are spelled exactly the same but not pronounced the same. Here’s the difference.

The verb able makes an AY sound. (Like DAY)

  • Superman is able to leap tall buildings in a single bound. (bound = a high or long jump)

The suffix able makes an AH sound. (Like SPA)

  • Regular vitamins are okay but I prefer chewable ones.

Able Suffix – FAQs

Suffix -able Vs –ible What’s the Difference

Suffix ~able vs ~ible What’s the Difference

Both suffixes –able and –ible are added to words to make adjectives that show something can be done.

-ible suffix 1. that can or must be
Oxford Learner’s Dictionaries suffix ~ible

Here are two common adjectives using the suffix –ible

audible – that can be heard clearly

  • Dogs can hear sounds that are not audible to human ears.

reversible – (of clothes, materials, etc.) that can be turned inside out and worn or used with either side showing

  • I just bought a reversible jacket. The outside is dark blue and the inside is light grey. I can wear it either way.

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The difference

From my research, the suffix –able is still being used to make new adjectives but the suffix –ible is not.

This means adjectives ending with the suffix -ible are older words that were made in the past.

This is also why we hear words ending with ABLE more often than words ending with IBLE. New words with the suffix -able are still being made!

The suffixes “-able” and “-ible” are both used to form adjectives meaning “possible, capable of, suitable for, or causing.” Of the two, “-able” is much more common: it is what’s known as a “living” or “productive” suffix, meaning that it is still being used to create new words. The variant “-ible,” on the other hand, is only used in older words that have survived into modern English.
Thefreedictionary.com/Commonly-Confused-Suffixes-able-vs-ible

Can the suffix -able be used with any word?

No, the suffix -able cannot be used with any word in English. The suffix -able is used with verbs and nouns to make new adjectives. Native speakers add -able to the end of verbs quite often in informal situations to show that something is possible, but not every verb will accept this suffix.

Some more common verbs that don’t have an adjective made with the suffix -able are: 

  • act
  • come
  • go
  • meet
  • say

Eat is another exception. The spelling changes to become the adjective edible.

Are there any rules for using the suffix -able in English?

The final “e” in the base verb is usually dropped before adding -able. for example BELIEVABLE. 

This doesn’t happen in cases where the “e” is part of a vowel-consonant-e (VCE) pattern, such as “loveable” (from “love”). O is a Vowel – V is a Consonant – followed by the letter E.

If the base verb ends in “y,” the “y” is usually changed to “i” before adding -able. For example, “reliable” (from “rely”). *An exception is enjoyable.

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English[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

  • -ible (not productive)

Etymology[edit]

  • From Middle English -able, borrowed from Old French -able, from Latin -ābilis, from -a- or -i- + -bilis (capable or worthy of being acted upon), from Proto-Indo-European i-stem form *-dʰli- of *-dʰlom (instrumental suffix).
  • Not closely related etymologically, though currently related semantically, to able.
  • Displaced native Old English -endlīc.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • (US) IPA(key): /ə.bl̩/
  • Audio (Southern England) (file)

Suffix[edit]

-able

  1. An adjectival suffix; forms adjectives meaning:
    1. Able to be done; fit to be done.
      movable: able to be moved
      amendable: able to be amended
      breakable: liable to broken
      blamable: fit to be blamed
      salable: fit to be sold
    2. Relevant to or suitable to, in accordance with.
      fashionable: relevant to fashion
      seasonable: suitable to season
    3. Giving, or inclined to.
      pleasurable: giving pleasure
      peaceable: inclined to peace
    4. Subject to.
      reportable: subject to be reported
      taxable: subject to be taxed
    5. Due to be.
      payable: due to pay

Usage notes[edit]

  • Originally appeared only on French and Latin words, like separable. Over time -able was added to stems of English verbs ending in -ate, such as educable. Finally, due to probable confusion with the word able, it was used to form adjectives from all sorts of verbs, nouns, and even verb phrases, such as kickable, get-at-able, and hittable.
  • A terminal silent -e is often dropped when adding -able, but for roots ending with a soft -ce or -ge, such as replaceable and changeable, the -e is kept so that these are not misinterpreted as hard ‘c’ or ‘g’ sounds. Similar spelling patterns apply to some other suffixes beginning with a vowel, such as -ous in famous vs. courageous.
  • The final consonant of a root is doubled in the same contexts as when adding the suffix -ed. In general, this means doubling occurs when the preceding vowel is short and stressed (as in winnable) but not when it is long (as in obtainable) or unstressed (as in openable). In British English, a final L is typically doubled after a short vowel regardless of whether the vowel is stressed or unstressed (as in compellable, modellable). In American English, final L typically follows the same rules as other consonants (as in compellable, modelable). These are the general trends, but there is some variation within British and American English between these two methods of doubling final L.
  • The form -ible has the same senses and pronunciation. The choice between the two is somewhat idiosyncratic, but in general, -ible is used in forms derived from Latin verbs of the second, third, and fourth conjugations, and in a few words whose roots end in a soft c or g, while -able is used in all other words, particularly those formed from Latin verbs of the first conjugation and those that come from French or from Anglo-Saxon (Old English). Fowler’s English Usage recommends using -ible for simplicity’s sake in any word whose root ends in a soft c or g to avoid -eable (e.g., *changible rather than changeable), but this recommendation has generally not been followed.
  • A number of adjectives in -able come from verbs that do not have direct objects, but that rather are construed with prepositions. In these cases, the preposition does not appear with the adjective in -able; hence, reliable (fit to being relied on), laughable (suited for laughing at), remarkable (fit to be remarked upon), and so on.
  • Traditionally, verbs ending in -ate drop this suffix before adding -able; hence, communicable (able to be communicated), eradicable (possible to eradicate), implacable (unable to be placated), inimitable (unable to imitate), and so on, but relatable, because relate is re- + -late, not rel- + -ate. Logically one should therefore say rotable to mean «able to be rotated», but rotatable has become accepted.
  • There are cases where a word with un- -able is much more common than one with just -able, such as unbreakable, unsinkable, and untouchable.

Derived terms[edit]

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  • able
  • ability
  • -ability
  • -worthy

Translations[edit]

able to be done

  • Armenian: (-i)
  • Catalan: -able, -ible
  • Chinese:
    Cantonese: -得 (yue) (-dak1)
    Mandarin: 可- (zh)
  • Cornish: -adow
  • Czech: -elný
  • Danish: -bar
  • Dutch: -baar (nl), -abel (nl) (for words from Latin or Romance languages)
  • Esperanto: -ebla (eo)
  • Finnish: -tava, -tävä
  • French: -able (fr), -ible (fr)
  • Galician: -able, -ábel
  • Georgian: -ადი (-adi)
  • German: -bar (de), -abel (de) (for words from Latin or Romance languages)
  • Hindi: योग्य (hi) (yogya)
  • Hungarian: -ható, -hető
  • Ido: -ebla
  • Interlingua: -abile, -ibile
  • Italian: -abile, -ibile, -evole
  • Japanese: -られる (ja) (-rareru)
  • Latin: -ābilis
  • Low German:
    German Low German: -bor (nds)
  • Malayalam: -ആവുന്ന (-āvunna)
  • Middle English: -able
  • Norwegian:
    Bokmål: -abel (no), -bar (no)
  • Old Saxon: -bar
  • Persian: -پذیر (fa)
  • Polish: -alny, -elny
  • Portuguese: -ável, -ível
  • Romanian: -bil
  • Russian: -я́емый (-jájemyj), -а́емый (-ájemyj), -и́мый (-ímyj)
  • Spanish: -able (es), -ible (es)
  • Swedish: -bar (sv), -abel (sv)
  • Turkish: -bilir
  • Welsh: -adwy (cy)

fit to be done

  • Dutch: -baar (nl)
  • Finnish: -kelpoinen, -tava, -tävä
  • Japanese: -られる (ja) (-rareru)
  • Manx: yn-
  • Middle English: -able
  • Norwegian:
    Bokmål: -abel (no)
  • Portuguese: -ável, -ível
  • Swedish: -abel (sv)

Translations to be checked

  • Dutch: (before the infinitive) te (nl) (5)
  • Esperanto: (please verify) -ebla (eo)
  • German: (please verify) -bar (de)
  • Italian: (please verify) -abile, (please verify) -ibile
  • Latin: (please verify) -abilis, (please verify) -ibilis
  • Macedonian: (please verify) -лив (-liv) (-liv)
  • Romanian: (please verify) -bil
  • Welsh: (please verify) -adwy (cy)
  • West Frisian: (please verify) -ber

Anagrams[edit]

  • Abel, Bale, Beal, Blea, Ebla, Elba, albe, bael, bale, beal, blea

Catalan[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Latin -ābilis.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • (Balearic, Central) IPA(key): /ˈ-a.blə/
  • (Valencian) IPA(key): /ˈ-a.ble/

Suffix[edit]

-able (masculine and feminine plural -ables)

  1. -able

Usage notes[edit]

This suffix is used for verbs of the first conjugation, which end in -ar and are the most common. For other verbs, the suffix is -ible.

Derived terms[edit]

French[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Middle French -able, from Old French -able, from Latin -ābilis.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /abl/

Suffix[edit]

-able (plural -ables)

  1. -able

Derived terms[edit]

Galician[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

  • -ábel

Etymology[edit]

From Latin -ābilis.

Suffix[edit]

-able

  1. -able

Derived terms[edit]

Middle English[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

  • -abell, -abil, -abile, -abill, -abul, -abull, -abyl, -abyll

Etymology[edit]

Borrowed from Old French -able, from Latin -ābilis.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /-ˈaːbəl/, /-ˈaːblə/

Suffix[edit]

-able

  1. Forming adjectives denoting ability, relevance or inclination; -able.

Derived terms[edit]

Descendants[edit]

  • English: -able
  • Scots: -able

References[edit]

  • “-āble, adj. suf.”, in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007.

Middle French[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Old French -able, from Latin -ābilis.

Suffix[edit]

-able (plural -ables)

  1. -able

Descendants[edit]

  • French: -able

Norwegian Bokmål[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

  • -abel
  • -abelt

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈɑːblə/
  • Rhymes: -ɑːblə
  • Hyphenation: ab‧le

Suffix[edit]

-able

  1. singular definite & plural form of -abel

Anagrams[edit]

  • bale, bela

Old French[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Latin -ābilis.

Suffix[edit]

-able (plural -ables)

  1. worthy of, deserving of
    honorer (to honor) + ‎-able → ‎honnorable (honorable)
  2. -ing, creating an effect, an influence
    forsener (to become insane or enraged) + ‎-able → ‎forsenable (maddening)

Descendants[edit]

  • Middle French: -able
    • French: -able
  • Middle English: -able
    • English: -able
    • Scots: -able

Spanish[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Old Spanish, from Latin -ābilis.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈable/ [ˈa.β̞le]
  • Rhymes: -able
  • Syllabification: -a‧ble

Suffix[edit]

-able (plural -ables)

  1. -able

Derived terms[edit]

Further reading[edit]

  • “-able”, in Diccionario de la lengua española, Vigésima tercera edición, Real Academia Española, 2014

What does able mean?

To be able is to have the skill, knowledge, or permission to do something. It can also mean very skilled or capable, as when you describe your sister as an able tap dancer. Able comes from the Latin word habilis, “easily handled or apt.” The h is silent in Latin, which led to it being dropped from the English able.

What is the correct form of Able?

able is an adjective that usually comes after some form of be, ably is an adverb, ability is a noun:John is able to run fast.

What does the suffix able mean?

a suffix meaning “capable of, susceptible of, fit for, tending to, given to,” associated in meaning with the word able, occurring in loanwords from Latin (laudable); used in English as a highly productive suffix to form adjectives by addition to stems of any origin (teachable; photographable).

What is another word for Able?

What is another word for able?

capable clever
masterly qualified
skilled accomplished
gifted talented
competent effective

What is a word for not being able to do something?

SYNONYMS FOR inability incapability, incapacity, impotence, incompetence.

What is the word for ability to learn?

definition 1: ability to learn quickly. synonyms: aptness, cleverness, facility, quickness, sharpness similar words: ability, acuity, bent, brilliance, capacity, faculty, perspicacity, wit.

What is another word for ability?

What is another word for ability?

talent skill
capability command
deftness savvy
skillfulness adroitness
aptitude artistry

What is the same meaning of ability?

power or capacity to do or act physically, mentally, legally, morally, financially, etc. competence in an activity or occupation because of one’s skill, training, or other qualification: the ability to sing well.

What’s a word for quick learner?

What is another word for fast learner?

quick learner quick study
sponge adept
polymath

Are fast learners more intelligent?

Intelligence allows you to see patterns in things more quickly. Being able to recognize patterns makes learning new material easier. No, The Fast Learners are not necessarily more intelligent than Slow Learners. The thing that matters is quality learning and not the speed.

How do you describe a fast learner?

Synonyms for ‘Quick Learner’ or ‘Fast Learner’ I grasp new concepts and ideas quickly. Able to master new skills quickly. I process and apply new skills and concepts quickly. Superior capacity of understanding new concepts and applying them correctly.

What are some skill examples?

Some of the most in-demand soft skills are:

  • Effective communication.
  • Teamwork.
  • Responsibility.
  • Creativity.
  • Problem-solving.
  • Leadership.
  • Extroversion.
  • People skills.

What are the 10 skills?

The top ten skills graduate recruiters want

  • Commercial awareness (or business acumen) This is about knowing how a business or industry works and what makes a company tick.
  • Communication.
  • Teamwork.
  • Negotiation and persuasion.
  • Problem solving.
  • Leadership.
  • Organisation.
  • Perseverance and motivation.

What are your top 5 skills?

The top 5 skills employers look for include:

  • Critical thinking and problem solving.
  • Teamwork and collaboration.
  • Professionalism and strong work ethic.
  • Oral and written communications skills.
  • Leadership.

What is your skill?

Skills are the expertise or talent needed in order to do a job or task. There are many different types of skills that can help you succeed at all aspects of your life whether it’s school, work, or even a sport or hobby. Skills are what makes you confident and independent in life and are essential for success.

What skills are employers looking for in 2020?

10 Skills Employers are Looking for in 2020

  • Complex Problem Solving. The ability to take on a complicated problem and work on solving it has become a high valued asset.
  • Critical Thinking.
  • Creativity.
  • People Management.
  • Coordinating With Others.
  • Emotional Intelligence.
  • Judgment and Decision-Making.
  • Service Orientation.

What skills do you have answer?

Some of the top skills which you can mention in your answer to make it more impressive are,

  • Technical skills.
  • Soft skills.
  • Leadership skills.
  • Transferrable skills.
  • Management skills.
  • Communication skills.

How do I know my skills?

How to assess your career skills in six easy steps

  1. Reflect on your job description.
  2. Zero in on soft skills.
  3. Look at your performance reviews.
  4. Ask other people for feedback.
  5. Take an online behavior test.
  6. Check out job postings in your industry.
  7. Double down on your resume.

What is your skill test?

What is a Skill Test? A skills test is an assessment used to provide an unbiased, validated evaluation of a candidate’s ability to perform the duties listed in the job description. Typically, a skills test asks a variety of questions in different formats to see how candidates perform on-the-job tasks.

How do I describe my skills on a resume?

How to List Skills on a Resume

  1. Keep your resume skills relevant to the job you’re targeting.
  2. Include key skills in a separate skills section.
  3. Add your work-related skills in the professional experience section.
  4. Weave the most relevant skills into your resume profile.
  5. Make sure to add the most in-demand skills.

How do I write my skills on my CV?

willingness to learn.

  1. Show how you used skills. For each skill on your CV, include an example that shows how you used or developed it.
  2. Make your experience stand out.
  3. List technical skills.
  4. Choose strong words.

What are five hard skills?

Some of the most common examples of hard skills include:

  • A degree (or other academic qualification)
  • An industry specific certification.
  • Coding ability.
  • Foreign language skills.
  • Typing speed.
  • SEO marketing.
  • Bookkeeping.
  • Computer skills.

How do I describe my skills in an interview?

Follow these tips when describing what skills you can bring to the company:

  1. Research the company before your interview.
  2. Show them what makes you unique.
  3. Focus on key requirements for the job.
  4. Keep your answer concise.
  5. Know what traits employers look for.
  6. Bring up both hard and soft skills.
  7. Keep your answer natural.

What skills and qualities do you have?

List of skills and qualities to use on your CV

  • Interpersonal skills. Your interpersonal skills are your abilities to communicate and interact with others.
  • Teamwork skills.
  • Leadership skills.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Enthusiasm and personal drive.
  • Initiative.
  • Management and organisational skills.
  • Willingness to learn.

What are the 3 qualities you look in a company?

Here are some key things to consider when looking for a new employer.

  • Stability. When looking a new position, stability is by far one of the most attractive qualities a role can offer.
  • Security.
  • Reliability.
  • Opportunity.
  • Work-life balance.

What qualities do you have?

This list may assist you in determining some of your personal qualities that you may not have thought of otherwise.

  • Sincere.
  • Honest.
  • Understanding.
  • Loyal.
  • Truthful.
  • Trustworthy.
  • Intelligent.
  • Dependable.

What qualities are employers looking for?

Skills & Qualities Employers Look For

  • Ability to verbally communicate with persons inside and outside the organization.
  • Ability to work in a team structure.
  • Ability to make decisions and solve problems.
  • Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work.
  • Ability to obtain and process information.

What is the most important employability skill?

Communication Communication is one of the most important employability skills because it is an essential part of almost any job. The communication process involves five elements: the sender, receiver, message, medium and feedback.

What are the top 3 work related strengths?

From this, you identify your top three workplace strengths as communication, teamwork and problem-solving.

What are your strengths?

Common strengths include leadership, communication, or writing skills. Common weaknesses include a fear of public speaking, lack of experience with software or a program, or difficulty with taking criticism.

Table of Contents

  1. What are words with the suffix able?
  2. What are some able words?
  3. What do suffixes do to words?
  4. Is Hepta a 7?
  5. What are the prefixes for 1 10?
  6. Why does Tetra mean 4?
  7. Is Tetra 4 a chemical?
  8. Is Penta a 5?
  9. Is Deca a 10?
  10. Which is bigger Deci or Deca?
  11. What words start with Deca?
  12. What is the difference between Deci and Deca?
  13. What does kilo mean?
  14. How much of a deca makes a kilo?
  15. Which unit is the largest?
  16. How long is a jiffy?
  17. What is the smallest unit in time?
  18. Which unit is the smallest?
  19. Is anything smaller than Planck length?
  20. What’s faster than a nanosecond?
  21. What is smaller than a Picometer?
  22. How small is nano?
  23. How small is a micrometre?
  24. What is 100m called?
  25. How do you use the word suffix in a sentence?
  26. What is a sentence for Able?
  27. What does the suffix Able and ible mean?
  28. What is the rule for ible and able words?
  29. How do you use Able and ible?
  30. What ending should this word have predict ible able?
  31. What is the difference between ible and able?
  32. What is the meaning of able ible?
  33. What does AL mean as a suffix?
  34. How does the suffix able change a word?
  35. What is the affix of Able?
  36. Does capable have a suffix?
  37. Is Ed a suffix?
  38. Is Ed a suffix ending?
  39. What is the ED at the end of a word called?
  40. When Ed is used in grammar?
  41. When Ed sounds like T at the end of a word?
  42. What does Ed stand for?
  43. What does Ed stand for in school?
  44. What is Ed Short for medical?
  45. What is an ED in business?
  46. Whats an ED for a girl?
  47. Does Ed stand for eating disorder?
  48. What does Ed mean in Snapchat?
  49. What is S or C on Snapchat?
  50. What does slow replies mean on Snapchat?

-able. a suffix meaning “capable of, susceptible of, fit for, tending to, given to,” associated in meaning with the word able, occurring in loanwords from Latin (laudable); used in English as a highly productive suffix to form adjectives by addition to stems of any origin (teachable; photographable).

What are words with the suffix able?

likeable; peaceable; debatable; pleasurable; adaptable; inimitable; capable; adorable; desirable; justifiable; preferable; disposable; knowledgeable; amiable; durable; laughable; fashionable; reliable; excitable; lovable; believable; excusable; manageable; serviceable; measurable; sizeable; noticeable; suitable; …

What are some able words?

Study the word list: More words with the suffix -able

adorable Your new puppy is adorable.
advisable Doing your homework on time is advisable.
agreeable The decision to move was agreeable.
available I’ll let you know when she’s available to talk.
believable Your story seems believable.

What do suffixes do to words?

A suffix is a letter or group of letters added to the end of a word. Suffixes are commonly used to show the part of speech of a word. For example, adding “ion” to the verb “act” gives us “action,” the noun form of the word. Suffixes also tell us the verb tense of words or whether the words are plural or singular.

Is Hepta a 7?

Hepta- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “seven.” It is used in a number of scientific and other technical terms. In chemistry, hepta- is specifically used to indicate seven atoms or seven groups of atoms in compounds, e.g., heptachlor.

What are the prefixes for 1 10?

10 Cards in this Set

1 mono-
7 hepta-
8 octa-
9 nona-
10 deca-

Why does Tetra mean 4?

In chemistry, tetra- is specifically used to indicate four atoms or four groups of atoms in compounds, e.g., tetrachloride. Tetra- ultimately comes from the Greek téttares, meaning “four.” The name of the classic video game Tetris is based in part on this Greek root.

Is Tetra 4 a chemical?

When naming molecular compounds prefixes are used to dictate the number of a given element present in the compound. ” mono-” indicates one, “di-” indicates two, “tri-” is three, “tetra-” is four, “penta-” is five, and “hexa-” is six, “hepta-” is seven, “octo-” is eight, “nona-” is nine, and “deca” is ten.

Is Penta a 5?

Penta- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “five.” It is used in a great many scientific and other technical terms. Penta- comes from the Greek pénte, meaning “five.”

Is Deca a 10?

Deca- (International spelling as used by the International Bureau of Weights and Measures; symbol: da) or deka- (American spelling) is a decimal unit prefix in the metric system denoting a factor of ten. The term is derived from the Greek déka (δέκα) meaning “ten”.

Which is bigger Deci or Deca?

Here are the prefixes most commonly used with the word “meter” to describe length….Metric Prefixes for Length.

Metric Prefix Place Value Definition Usage for Length
centi- 0.01 (hundredth) centimeter
deci- 0.1 (tenth) decimeter
1 (one) meter (no prefix for base unit)
deca- (or deka-) 10 (ten) decameter (or dekameter)

What words start with Deca?

8-letter words that start with deca

  • decadent.
  • decanter.
  • decagram.
  • decagons.
  • decanted.
  • decapods.
  • decalogs.
  • decamped.

What is the difference between Deci and Deca?

Deca- & Dec- both mean “ten times.”, for example: decagon, “a polygon that has ten sides and ten angles”; decathlon : “an athletic event in which performers each compete in ten different events.” Deci- means “one-tenth”- A deciliter is “one tenth of a liter.”

What does kilo mean?

In metric that means multiplying or dividing by 10, 100, 1000, etc. It consists of a partial word like “kilo” or “milli”. For example, the prefix “kilo” means “times a thousand” or “one thousand of” the units in question.

How much of a deca makes a kilo?

0.01 kilograms

Which unit is the largest?

Kilometers

How long is a jiffy?

Harrison, the time it takes for light to travel one fermi, which is approximately the size of a nucleon. One fermi is 10−15 m, so a jiffy is about 3 × 10−24 seconds. It has also more informally been defined as “one light-foot”, which is equal to approximately one nanosecond.

What is the smallest unit in time?

zeptosecond

Which unit is the smallest?

millimeters

Is anything smaller than Planck length?

The question of whether space and time are discrete or continuous, and whether there’s a smallest possible length scale, is still unanswered. However, we do know that below the Planck distance scale, we cannot predict anything with any accuracy at all.

What’s faster than a nanosecond?

Picosecond is one trillionth of a second. Nanosecond is one billionth of a second. Microsecond is one millionth of a second. Millisecond is one thousandth of a second.

What is smaller than a Picometer?

There are measurements smaller than 1 Angstrom – 1 picometer is 100 times smaller, and 1 femtometer (also known as a fermi) is 100,000 times smaller, and is about the size of an atomic nucleus.

How small is nano?

Just how small is “nano?” In the International System of Units, the prefix “nano” means one-billionth, or 10-9; therefore one nanometer is one-billionth of a meter. It’s difficult to imagine just how small that is, so here are some examples: A sheet of paper is about 100,000 nanometers thick.

How small is a micrometre?

The micrometre (international spelling as used by the International Bureau of Weights and Measures; SI symbol: μm) or micrometer (American spelling), also commonly known as a micron, is an SI derived unit of length equalling 1×10−6 metre (SI standard prefix “micro-” = 10−6); that is, one millionth of a metre (or one …

What is 100m called?

The hectometre (International spelling as used by the International Bureau of Weights and Measures; SI symbol: hm) or hectometer (American spelling) is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one hundred metres. …

How do you use the word suffix in a sentence?

Suffix in a Sentence 🔉

  1. Adding the suffix “tion” to the word “operate,” changes the word from a verb to a noun.
  2. When I was trying to figure out the meaning of the word, I realized that I knew the suffix of the word which helped me determine the full meaning.
  3. After studying affixes, Ms.

What is a sentence for Able?

Examples of able in a Sentence Adjective He will buy a new car as soon as he is able. He turned out to be an able editor. She is one of the ablest lawyers in the firm.

What does the suffix Able and ible mean?

The suffixes “-able” and “-ible” are both used to form adjectives meaning “possible, capable of, suitable for, or causing.” Of the two, “-able” is much more common: it is what’s known as a “living” or “productive” suffix, meaning that it is still being used to create new words.

What is the rule for ible and able words?

Here is the rule: If you remove -able from a word, you are left with a complete word (renewable, renew). If you remove -ible from a word, you are not left with a complete word (sensible, sens). But note that accessible, contemptible, digestible, flexible and suggestible are among the exceptions to this rule.

How do you use Able and ible?

Use the –able ending if the root word is not changed e.g. comfort – comfortable. Use the –able ending if there is a related word that ends in –ation e.g. consideration – considerable. Use the –ible ending when you can’t hear a whole root word e.g invisible.

What ending should this word have predict ible able?

Answer: The proper ending for “predict” is “able” –> predictable. Explanation: The suffixes -able and -ible are of similar use and meaning.

What is the difference between ible and able?

The suffix ‘able’ is attached to complete root words while ‘ible’ is generally connected to incomplete root words. The suffix ‘able’ is usually attached to root words that are non-Latin in origin whereas ‘ible’ is usually used with words of Latin nature.

What is the meaning of able ible?

or -ible. suff. 1. Susceptible, capable, or worthy of a specified action: debatable.

What does AL mean as a suffix?

-al 1. a suffix with the general sense “of the kind of, pertaining to, having the form or character of” that named by the stem, occurring in loanwords from Latin (autumnal; natural; pastoral), and productive in English on the Latin model, usually with bases of Latin origin (accidental; seasonal; tribal).

How does the suffix able change a word?

-Able is a cool suffix that allows you to describe things in new and interesting ways. Adding -able to a word makes it into an adjective that indicates something or someone is capable of or worthy of something. For instance, if a doughnut is dunkable, that means it can be dipped into a cup of milk or coffee.

The adjectival suffixes ‑able, ‑ible, and ‑uble have several meanings; the main one, and the usual one in new forms today, indicates an ability to do something (calculable, defensible, voluble), but other senses also exist: suitable for some purpose (reversible, edible); due to be (payable); having a quality expressed …

Does capable have a suffix?

Adjective Suffixes

Suffix Meaning Example
-ible capable discernible
-ic, -ical relating to photographic, identical
-less without harmless
-ous full of famous

Is Ed a suffix?

-ed is a suffix that is used in many words. Acted, finished, and decided are all words that have the suffix -ed in them.

Is Ed a suffix ending?

There are two types of suffixes: vowel and consonant. Vowel suffixes include endings such as -ed, -er,-es, -end, and -ing.

What is the ED at the end of a word called?

participle

When Ed is used in grammar?

Regular past tense verbs end in -ed and have special spelling rules. to Mary yesterday. add “-ed” to a verb to change it to the past tense. For example, “talk + ed = talked”.

When Ed sounds like T at the end of a word?

Past Tense Pronunciation for Regular Verbs (-ed) Rule 1: If the verb base ends in a voiceless sound, then the –ed ending sounds like “t”. The “t” is blended together with the previous consonant and not pronounced as an extra syllable. Rule 2: If the verb base ends in a voiced sound, then the –ed ending sounds like “d”.

What does Ed stand for?

ED. Emotionally Disturbed. Education, Special Education, Community. Education, Special Education, Community.

What does Ed stand for in school?

ECE | Early Childhood Education. ECSE | Early Childhood Special Education. ED | Emotional Disturbance.

What is Ed Short for medical?

ED emergency department; effective dose; erythema dose; erectile dysfunction. EDD estimated date of delivery (formerly EDC: estimated date of confinement)

What is an ED in business?

Executive Director + 1 variant. Organizations, Executive, School. Organizations, Executive, School. 1. ED.

Whats an ED for a girl?

Persistent, recurrent problems with sexual response, desire, orgasm or pain — that distress you or strain your relationship with your partner — are known medically as sexual dysfunction.

Does Ed stand for eating disorder?

Norms and rules within the eating disorder community It doesn’t have to be diagnosed and what sort of disordered behavior related to eating can differ. They, themselves, define themselves as a group and refer it to ‘ed twt’, an abbreviation for ‘eating disorder twitter’.

What does Ed mean in Snapchat?

Technology, IT etc (29) ED — Every Day.

What is S or C on Snapchat?

It’s a game called Show or Cover! You might be seeing “rb for s or c” which mean “Reply back for Show or Cover”. Basically, they’ll give you a question relating to your crush, best friend, who you hate, etc. Often pretty random and stupid stuff that people might want to know for whatever reason.

Answered 1 year ago. slow replies- whoever who sent this to you is too busy to chat online but at least have bothered to do the polite thing of notifying you about it.

Многие слова оканчиваются на – able и – ible, и иногда трудно запомнить, какое именно написание является правильным. Эти суффиксы имеют латинское происхождение. Выбор «a» или «i» в суффиксе изначально зависел от латинских глаголов. В процессе словообразования нужно ориентироваться на другие однокоренные слова. Существуют правила, но при этом довольно много исключений.

Помните, если вы не уверены, как именно пишется то или иное слово, лучше заглянуть в словарь. Итак, правила:

• Если прилагательное образовано от существительного с суффиксомation после корня, то в нём будет стоять суффикс -able:

admiration (восхищение) — admirable (восхитительный)

duration (продолжительность) — durable (продолжительный)

• Если есть родственное слово, которое оканчивается на – ate, то в прилагательном будет стоять суффикс -able:

irritate (раздражать) — irritable (раздражительный)

operate (управлять) — operatable (управляемый)

• Если убрать суффикс -able из слова, то останется полноценное слово: acceptable (приемлемый), eatable (съедобный), remarkable (примечательный), comfortable (удобный), bearable (терпимый). При этом, если слово оканчивается на согласный, то он удваивается перед —able: forget – forgettable (незапоминающийся).

Когда слово заканчивается на “ce” (s) и “ge” (j), не отбрасывайте немую “e” перед прибавлением суффикса -able: notice – noticeable (заметный). Слова, оканчивающиеся на “dge” (j), в основном следуют этому же правилу, например: knowledge — knowledgeable, abridge — abridgable / abridgeable, lodge — lodgeable. НО: некоторые полные слова или корни, оканчивающиеся на “ce” (s) и “g/ge” (j) прибавляют “ible” (сначала отбросьте “e”).

• Если убрать суффикс -ible из слова, то останется неполное слово: terrible (ужасный), edible (съедобный), visible (видимый), horrible (ужасный), incredible (невероятный).НО существуют исключения: accessible (доступный), convertible (конвертируемый), deductible (вычитаемый), contemptible (ничтожный), digestible (удобоваримый), flexible (гибкий) и suggestible (поддающийся внушению).

• Если предшествует согласная «s» или есть родственное слово, оканчивающееся на – ion, то в прилагательном будет стоять суффикс ible:

division (отдел, деление) divisible (делимый, кратный)
fusion (слияние, синтез, сплав) fusible (плавкий)
audition (прослушивание) audible (слышный)

Полное слово, оканчивающееся на «e», может терять её перед суффиксами – able и – ible: advise – advisable (целесообразный), sense – sensible (чувствительный).

Существует всего около 180 слов, образованных при помощи суффикса -ible. Вот некоторые из них:

  • accessible – доступный
  • admissible – допустимый
  • audible – слышный
  • collapsible – разборный
  • combustible – воспламеняющийся
  • compatible – совместимый
  • comprehensible – понятный
  • contemptible – ничтожный
  • credible – заслуживающий доверия, надёжный
  • defensible – пригодный для обороны
  • destructible – непрочный, поддающийся разрушению
  • digestible – удобоваримый
  • divisible – делимый, делящийся
  • edible – съедобный, пищевой
  • fallible – сомнительный, не исключающий ошибки
  • flexible – гибкий
  • gullible – легковерный, доверчивый
  • horrible – ужасный
  • illegible – неразборчивый, нечитаемый, трудный для чтения
  • implausible – невероятный, невообразимый
  • inaccessible – недоступный
  • incontrovertible – неоспоримый, неопровержимый
  • incredible – невероятный
  • indefensible – незащищённый, недоказуемый
  • indelible – нестираемый, неизгладимый, непреходящий
  • inedible — несъедобный
  • insensible – нечувствительный, бесчувственный
  • intelligible – понятный, вразумительный, доступный для восприятия
  • invincible – непобедимый, непреодолимый
  • invisible – невидимый
  • irresistible – непреодолимый, неотразимый
  • irreversible – необратимый, неотменяемый
  • ostensible – показной, очевидный, явный, мнимый
  • permissible – позволительный, допустимый, безопасный, разрешённый
  • plausible – правдоподобный, вероятный, оправданный
  • possible – возможный, вероятный, допустимый
  • responsible – ответственный
  • reversible – обратимый
  • sensible – чувствительный
  • susceptible – впечатлительный
  • suggestible – внушаемый
  • tangible – осязаемый, ощутимый
  • terrible – ужасный
  • visible – видимый

В современном английском часто используется — able. Его можно добавлять к английским и французским корням вне зависимости от существования таких слов в латинском языке для образования прилагательных от глаголов и существительных.

Некоторые прилагательные отличаются по смыслу в зависимости от суффикса – able и – ible:

contractable (обусловленный договором) contractible (сократимый, сокращаемый)
passable (посредственный, удовлетворительный, сносный, приемлемый) passible (способный чувствовать, способный страдать, впечатлительный)
impassable (непроходимый) impassible (нечувствительный, равнодушный)

Вот ещё несколько примеров такого словообразования:

duration (продолжительность) — durable (продолжительный, долговременный)

expression (выражение) — expressible (выразимый, поддающийся выражению)

credit (кредит, вера, доверие) — credible (заслуживающий доверия, надёжный)

dugestive (пищеварительный, кишечный) — digestible (удобоваримый, легко усваиваемый)

supression (подавление) — suppressible (тот, которого можно подавить; подавляемый)

perception (восприятие, ощущение) — perceptible (ощутимый, воспринимаемый)

adaptation (адаптация, приспособление) — adaptable (способный к адаптации, гибкий)

adoration (обожание, поклонение) — adorable (обожаемый)

admission (доступ, вход) — admissible (допустимый, приемлемый)

destruction (разрушение) — destructible (разрушимый, непрочный)

extension (расширение) — extendible (растяжимый, раздвижной) (also extendable, extensible)

probate (заверенная копия завещания, утверждение) — probable (вероятный, возможный)

consideration (рассмотрение, уважение) — considerable (немалый, ощутимый, уважаемый)

tenacity (упорство, сила воли, вязкость, липкость, выдержка) — tensible (растяжимый, вязкий)

capacity (способность) – capable (способный)

persuasion (убеждение, убедительность) — persuasible (поддающийся убеждению)

comprehension (понимание) – comprehensible (понятный)

permission (разрешение) – permissible (позволительный, допустимый)

imagination (воображение) – imaginable (воображаемый, постижимый, представимый)

toleration (терпение, толерантность) – tolerable (терпимый, приемлемый)

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Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::

-able suffix forming adjectives

  1. capable of, suitable for, or deserving of (being acted upon as indicated): enjoyable, pitiable, readable, separable, washable
  2. inclined to; given to; able to; causing: comfortable, reasonable, variable

Etymology: via Old French from Latin -ābilis,-ībilis, forms of -bilis, adjectival suffix

-ably suffix forming adverbs -ability suffix forming nouns

WordReference Random House Learner’s Dictionary of American English © 2023

a•ble /ˈeɪbəl/USA pronunciation  
adj. (for def. 2) a•bler, a•blest. 

  1. having the necessary power, skill, knowledge, or resources to do something:[be + ~ + to + verb]able to read music after just a few lessons.
  2. having or showing unusual talent, intelligence, skill, or knowledge:an able leader.

a•bly, adv. 

    able is an adjective that usually comes after some form of be, ably is an adverb, ability is a noun:John is able to run fast. He did the work ably and efficiently. John has the ability to run fast.See -habil-.



-able, 
suffix. 

  1. -able is used to form adjectives from verbs, with the meaning «capable of, fit for, tending to»: teach + -able → teachable (= capable of being taught);
    photograph + -able → photographable = (fit for photographing).

Compare -ible.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2023

a•ble 
bəl),USA pronunciation adj., a•bler, a•blest, n. 
adj.

  1. having necessary power, skill, resources, or qualifications;
    qualified:able to lift a two-hundred-pound weight; able to travel widely;able to vote.
  2. having unusual or superior intelligence, skill, etc.:an able leader.
  3. showing talent, skill, or knowledge:an able speech.
  4. Lawlegally empowered, qualified, or authorized.

n.

  1. Telecommunications(usually cap.) a code word formerly used in communications to represent the letter A.
  • Latin habilis handy, equivalent. to hab(ēre) to have, hold + -ilisile
  • Middle French
  • Middle English 1275–1325

    • 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged fit, fitted.
      Able, capable, competent all mean possessing adequate power for doing something.
      Able implies power equal to effort required:able to finish in time.Capable implies power to meet or fulfill ordinary requirements:a capable worker.Competent suggests power to meet demands in a completely satisfactory manner:a competent nurse.
    • 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged talented; skilled, clever, ingenious.
    • 3.See corresponding entry in Unabridged apt.


    • 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged incompetent.



-able,

  1. a suffix meaning «capable of, susceptible of, fit for, tending to, given to,» associated in meaning with the word able, occurring in loanwords from Latin (laudable);
    used in English as a highly productive suffix to form adjectives by addition to stems of any origin (teachable;
    photographable
    ).

Also, -ble, -ible. 

  • Latin -ābilis, equivalent. to -ā- final vowel of 1st conjugation verb, verbal stems + -bilis
  • Old French
  • Middle English

-able‘ also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):

The suffixes -able and -ible both mean capable of or suitable for, but we treat them differently. The most important difference is that -able is a living suffix, meaning we can affix it to virtually any verb without using a hyphen, while -ible is not used to make new words. It lives on mainly in old words passed down through the centuries.

As the living suffix, -able is useful for coining new words, though we often have to ignore spell check when it comes to -able coinages. For example, our spell check disapproves of sanctionable, channelable, overthrowable, redoable, and torturable, but these are perfectly good words and do not require hyphenation.

To form an -able word, treat the verb as you do when making an -ing participle. For example, we make moving from move by dropping the e and adding -ing. So, to make move‘s -able adjective, we drop the e and add -ablemovable.

But when creating an -able word, make sure there is not already an equivalent -ible word (see below). For instance, convertable is superfluous because we already have convertible. All accepted -ible words are listed in the dictionary.

ible adjectives

Unlike –able, -ible isn’t used to make new words. It exists only in words retained from earlier stages of English. Here are a few of the most common words with the suffix:

accessible
admissible
audible
convertible
controvertible
credible
defensible
digestible
discernible
dismissible
edible
eligible
exhaustible
fallible
feasible
flexible
gullible
horrible
invincible
legible
ostensible
perceptible
permissible
plausible
possible
reprehensible
susceptible
terrible
visible

Many -ible adjectives have corresponding -able words from which they have differentiated over time. For example, forcible and forceable have different meanings. Other -ible words have -able variants that are identical in meaning—for example, extendable and extendible.

When we add the suffix -able to verbs, we can form new words – adjectives that indicate you can do something.

What kind of words are these? What part of speech? They’re all adjectives. When you see -able on the end of a word, it’s probably an adjective. It generally means you can do something.

The label says washable, so I can wash it.
Washable. Washable. Washable. Not washable.

If a crime can be solved, it’s solvable. If a problem can be avoided, it’s avoidable. And the suffix -able can also mean that something has a particular characteristic or quality.
Breakable. Recyclable. Comfortable.
Notice the pronunciation of this word.

Sit down. I’m comfortable.
Please sit up Molly. Oh mom. I’m comfortable.

It has three syllables. Comfortable. What about the ‘or’, Vicki? I don’t know. We just don’t usually say it. Comfortable. DA-da-da. Comfortable
The schwa in -able is a weak sound. So we don’t say able. /’e?bl/ We say able. /?bl/
Let’s hear some more words.
If someone knows a lot and has a lot of knowledge we can say they are knowledgeable.
If something produces a profit or a useful result we can say it is profitable.
If something is satisfactory and we can accept it, we can say it is acceptable.
If we know in advance that something will happen and we can predict it, it is predictable.
If something is easy to enjoy we can say it is enjoyable. Great. You’ve got the idea. So what’s your favourite -able word? Tell us in the comments. And if this lesson was enjoyable, why not watch another? Click here. Click here.

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