Exercisable

/ɪɡˈzɜrsəzəbəl/ adjective

Definition

Capable of being exercised or able to be put into practice or action.

Etymology

From exercise + -able suffix. The -able suffix comes from Latin -abilis meaning 'capable of being,' making this a productive modern English formation.

Kelly Says

Legal and financial documents love 'exercisable'—think stock options that are exercisable after a certain date, showing how this word became specialized in professional contexts.

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