Companable

/ˈkɒmpənəbəl/ adjective

Definition

Capable of being a companion; suitable for companionship or association with others.

Etymology

From compan- (related to companion) + -able (capable of). An archaic or rare variant of 'companionable,' showing how English had multiple forms before standardization.

Kelly Says

English used to have several competing words for 'friendly and good to be around'—companable, companionable, and companionable competed in medieval texts, and companionable ultimately won out, leaving companable as a literary fossil.

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