Codable

/ˈkoʊdəbəl/ adjective

Definition

Something that can be written in code or converted into a coded format.

Etymology

From the English word 'code' (from Latin codex, meaning a wooden tablet for writing) plus the suffix '-able' meaning capable of, able to be.

Kelly Says

With the rise of artificial intelligence and machine learning, linguists and programmers discovered that human language itself is more 'codable' than anyone expected—algorithms can now learn patterns that even native speakers aren't consciously aware of.

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