Corrupable

/kəˈrʌpəbəl/ adjective

Definition

An archaic or non-standard form meaning capable of being corrupted or made dishonest.

Etymology

Variant of 'corruptible,' formed with 'corrup-' (archaic form of corrupt) and the suffix '-able.' This form appears in older texts but is not standard modern English.

Kelly Says

Medieval English had several versions of this word because spelling and word formation weren't standardized—it took centuries before English settled on 'corruptible' as the official form!

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