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able
ˈeɪb(ə)l Listen
Meanings
adjective
  • having the power, skill, means, or opportunity to do something.
    E.g. he was able to read Greek at the age of eight
  • having considerable skill, proficiency, or intelligence.
    E.g. the dancers were technically very able
-able
əb(ə)l Listen
Meanings
suffix
  • (forming adjectives) able to be.
    E.g. calculable
  • (forming adjectives) to be.
    E.g. payable
  • (forming adjectives) subject to.
    E.g. taxable
  • (forming adjectives) relevant to or in accordance with.
    E.g. fashionable
  • (forming adjectives) having the quality to.
    E.g. suitable

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