Dishable

/dɪsˈheɪbəl/ adjective

Definition

Capable of being disabled or made unfit; able to be disqualified.

Etymology

From 'dis-' plus 'able' (from Latin 'habilis'). The '-able' suffix creates adjectives meaning 'capable of being' or 'worthy of.' This appears to be an extremely rare or possibly nonexistent standard English word.

Kelly Says

While 'dishable' follows perfect English word-formation rules, it's so rare that most dictionaries don't record it—showing that grammar permits a word doesn't mean speakers actually use it; actual frequency matters.

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