Giveable

/ˈɡɪvəbəl/ adjective

Definition

Able to be given; capable of being presented or offered to someone.

Etymology

English: from 'give' plus the suffix -able (meaning 'capable of being'), which comes from Latin habilis meaning 'able'; standard construction for creating adjectives from verbs.

Kelly Says

Giveable is a perfect example of English's generative power—we can slap -able onto almost any verb and instantly create a new adjective, which is why we intuitively understand 'giveable' even if you've never seen it written before.

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