Generalizeable

/ˈdʒɛn(ə)rəˌlaɪzəbəl/ adjective

Definition

An alternate spelling of generalizable; capable of being generalized or made applicable to many cases.

Etymology

Variant spelling of generalizable using -eable instead of -able. Both forms are used in English, with some style guides preferring one over the other.

Kelly Says

This spelling variant shows the messy reality of English—we don't have strict rules about whether to keep the 'e' before adding -able, so 'generalizable' and 'generalizeable' are both technically correct, frustrating anyone trying to spell it right!

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