Hangability

/ˌhæŋəˈbɪləti/ noun

Definition

The quality or state of being able to be hung or suspended, or the suitability of something for hanging.

Etymology

From 'hang' (Old English 'hon') plus the productive suffix '-ability' (from Latin 'habilis,' meaning capable), forming an abstract noun describing physical properties.

Kelly Says

The art world uses 'hangability' to describe whether a painting can be displayed—it's the kind of jargon term that professionals create by suffixing '-ability' onto any verb, and it works perfectly for specialized communication.

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