Copable

/ˈkoʊpəbəl/ adjective

Definition

Able to be coped with or managed; capable of being dealt with successfully.

Etymology

From the verb 'cope' (from Old French 'couper' meaning to cut or strike) plus the suffix '-able,' creating an adjective meaning manageable.

Kelly Says

This is a modern formation that shows how English speakers can stack suffixes onto verbs—but it's rarely used because 'manageable' or 'bearable' sound more natural, even though 'copable' is technically valid.

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