Appointable

/əˈpɔɪn.tə.bəl/ adjective

Definition

Capable of being appointed to a position or able to have an appointment made; suitable for appointment.

Etymology

From 'appoint' plus the suffix '-able' (meaning 'capable of being'), following standard English adjective formation from verbs.

Kelly Says

Legal and HR documents use 'appointable' to describe someone who meets the qualifications for a position—it's a precise term indicating eligibility for official appointment rather than just being 'qualified.'

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