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   -able

   /əb(ə)l/

   suffix

   • 1. (forming adjectives) able to be: "calculable"
   • 2. (forming adjectives) to be: "payable"
   • 3. (forming adjectives) subject to: "taxable"
   • 4. (forming adjectives) relevant to or in accordance with: "fashionable"
   • 5. (forming adjectives) having the quality to: "suitable"

   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, e.g. educable from educate; subsequently used to form adjectives from verbs of all types (influenced by the unrelated word able), e.g. bearable, saleable.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishABLE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   ABLE definition: 1. to have the necessary physical strength, mental power, skill, time, money, or opportunity to do…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › ableAble Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of ABLE is having sufficient power, skill, or resources to do something. How to use able in a sentence.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishABLE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1. (postpositive) having the necessary power, resources, skill, time, opportunity, etc, to do something. able to swim. 2. capable; competent; talented. an able teacher. 3. law. qualified, competent, or authorized to do some specific act. Collins English Dictionary.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishABLE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   ABLE definition: 1. to have the ability to do something or the possibility of doing something: 2. clever or good at…. Learn more.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishable adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of able adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryABLE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   to have the necessary physical strength, mental power, skill, time, money, or opportunity to do something: Will she be able to cope with the work? See more. be better able to do something. to find it easier to do something: Get a good night's sleep and you'll feel better able to cope. See more. able adjective (SKILLFUL) C2.

8. www.dictionary.com › browse › ableABLE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   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.