Expellable

/ɪkˈspɛləbəl/ adjective

Definition

Able to be forced out, removed, or thrown out.

Etymology

From 'expel' (from Latin 'expellere': ex- 'out' + pellere 'to drive') + '-able' (capable of being). The '-able' suffix means 'able to be' or 'capable of being.'

Kelly Says

The 'pel' root meaning 'to drive' appears in 'repel,' 'propel,' and 'compel'—all about forcing motion. Some people might argue they're not expellable from communities, but the law disagrees!

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