Aidable

/ˈeɪd.ə.bəl/ adjective

Definition

Capable of being helped or assisted; able to receive aid or support.

Etymology

From 'aid' (from Old French 'aidier,' from Latin 'adjutare' meaning to help) + '-able' (suffix meaning capable of); literally 'capable of being aided.'

Kelly Says

The concept of 'aidable' raises interesting questions about who we consider worth helping—throughout history, different groups have been deemed 'aidable' or 'undeserving' based on social prejudices.

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