Classable

/ˈklæsəbəl/ adjective

Definition

Able to be classified, categorized, or placed into a class or group.

Etymology

From 'class' + '-able' (capable of being). The suffix '-able' indicates the possibility or capability of performing an action on something.

Kelly Says

What makes something 'classable' is actually a philosophical question—some things seem to resist easy categorization, which is why scientists keep refining their classification systems as they discover more exceptions and edge cases.

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