Annunciable

/əˈnʌnʃəbəl/ adjective

Definition

Capable of being announced or proclaimed; suitable for public declaration.

Etymology

From Latin 'annuntiare' (to announce) + '-able' (capable of being), formed in English to describe something that can be announced or made known publicly.

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