Divestible

/daɪˈvɛstəbəl/ adjective

Definition

Capable of being divested; able to be removed, stripped away, or separated from.

Etymology

From 'divest' + the suffix '-ible' (capable of being). Follows standard English adjective formation rules.

Kelly Says

Though rarely used, 'divestible' theoretically describes anything that can be given up—but it's most powerful when applied to financial assets, suggesting that even our deepest investments can be severed if morality demands it.

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