Batterable

/ˈbætərəbəl/ adjective

Definition

Capable of being beaten, battered, or struck repeatedly without being destroyed.

Etymology

From 'batter' plus the suffix '-able,' meaning 'capable of being battered.' This is a rare but logically formed adjective in English.

Kelly Says

Materials engineers use concepts like 'batterability' when designing protective gear, armor, or industrial equipment that needs to withstand repeated impacts without fracturing or deforming permanently.

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