Contentable

/kənˈtɛntəbəl/ adjective

Definition

Able to be satisfied, pleased, or made content; capable of being appeased or contented.

Etymology

From 'content' (to satisfy) plus the -able suffix, which means 'capable of being' or 'worthy of being.' The suffix comes from Latin -abilis.

Kelly Says

The word 'contentable' is rare, but it's grammatically logical—if someone is 'teachable' (able to be taught), why not 'contentable' (able to be made content)? It reveals how flexible English word-building really is.

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