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able suffix words

by Lavon Lang PhD Published 3 years ago Updated 3 years ago

Words with the suffix “able”

  • Account + able = accountable. Required to justify actions or decisions; responsible
  • Accrue + able = accruable. ...
  • Achieve + able = achievable. ...
  • Adjust + able = Adjustable. ...
  • Answer + able = answerable. ...
  • Audio + able = Audible. ...
  • Approach + able = Approachable. ...
  • Avail + able = Available. ...
  • Charge + able = Chargeable. ...
  • Adore + able = Adorable. ...

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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; ...

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What is suffix for Able?

-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). Also -ble, -ible.

What are words with the prefix able?

comfortablecomfortable.sustainable.unfavorable.accountable.respectable.fashionable.unavailable.practicable.More items...

Is able a suffix or prefix?

-able and -ible are both suffixes, groups of letters that are added to a word to change its meaning or use. When -able and -ible are added to words it generally means 'capable of being' e.g. Enjoyable: can enjoy.26-Nov-2012

How do I add Able?

You can add the -able to words in the same way you add other suffixes. When a word ends in just one consonant, you should double that consonant before adding -able. For example, regret would become regrettable. As an exception, you shouldn't double the consonant X.05-Apr-2017

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