Fattenable

/ˈfætənəbəl/ adjective

Definition

Capable of being fattened; able to gain weight and become fat readily.

Etymology

From the verb 'fatten' plus the suffix '-able' (capable of being); a variant of 'fattable' with the fuller verb stem, offering more specificity about readiness for fattening.

Kelly Says

Agricultural scientists rate animals by their 'fattenable' potential—some breeds turn grain directly into meat efficiently, while others waste feed, making fattenable genetics worth millions.

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