Chasable

/ˈtʃeɪsəbəl/ adjective

Definition

Capable of being chased or pursued; something that can be hunted or run after.

Etymology

From Middle English 'chasen' (to chase) combined with the suffix '-able' (capable of being). 'Chase' itself comes from Old French 'chacier' from Latin 'captare' meaning 'to catch' or 'to seize.' The '-able' suffix comes from Latin '-abilis' and has been used in English since the 13th century to create adjectives.

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