Cuttable

/ˈkʌtəbəl/ adjective

Definition

Able to be cut with a knife or saw; capable of being sliced or divided.

Etymology

From 'cut' (Old English 'cyttan') + '-able' (Latin suffix meaning capable of or worthy of). A straightforward construction meaning 'capable of being cut'.

Kelly Says

Materials scientists use 'cuttable' to distinguish between substances—it's surprisingly important because glass is cuttable while rubber is flexible, and knowing which category your material falls into determines how to process it industrially.

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