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able


 
  Grep  of  noun  able 
  able-bodied  seaman 
  able-bodiedism 
  able-bodism 
  able  seaman 
  ableism 
  ablepharia 
  account  payable 
  accounts  payable 
  accounts  receivable 
  actuarial  table 
  american  sable 
  bell  gable 
  billiard  table 
  breakable 
  breakfast  table 
  cable 
  cape  sable 
  card  table 
  chance  variable 
  clark  gable 
  coax  cable 
  coaxial  cable 
  cocktail  table 
  coffee  table 
  collectable 
  communion  table 
  compact  disc  recordable 
  conference  table 
  console  table 
  constable 
  corbie  gable 
  correlation  table 
  council  table 
  cruciferous  vegetable 
  decasyllable 
  decision  table 
  dependent  variable 
  dining  table 
  dinner  table 
  dissyllable 
  disyllable 
  drafting  table 
  drawing  table 
  dressing  table 
  drinkable 
  drop-leaf  table 
  eatable 
  electrical  cable 
  ethernet  cable 
  fable 
  fiber  optic  cable 
  fibre  optic  cable 
  gable 
  gaming  table 
  gate-leg  table 
  graduated  table 
  ground  cable 
  guy  cable 
  high  table 
  imponderable 
  incurable 
  independent  variable 
  inevitable 
  john  constable 
  jumper  cable 
  kitchen  table 
  leafy  vegetable 
  livery  stable 
  lord's  table 
  monosyllable 
  mortality  table 
  notable 
  note  payable 
  note  receivable 
  octosyllable 
  operating  table 
  parable 
  parsons  table 
  pedestal  table 
  periodic  table 
  pier  table 
  pin  table 
  pingpong  table 
  plane  table 
  polysyllable 
  pool  table 
  portable 
  potable 
  power  cable 
  printer  cable 
  probable 
  random  variable 
  raw  vegetable 
  refectory  table 
  root  vegetable 
  round  table 
  roundtable 
  sable 
  snooker  table 
  sociable 
  solanaceous  vegetable 
  solfa  syllable 
  stable 
  statistical  table 
  stochastic  variable 
  syllable 
  table 
  table-tennis  table 
  tea  table 
  tilt-top  table 
  timetable 
  tip-top  table 
  tip  table 
  toilet  table 
  training  table 
  trestle  table 
  trisyllable 
  turntable 
  undesirable 
  untouchable 
  valuable 
  variable 
  vegetable 
  vocable 
  water  table 
  william  clark  gable 
  work  table 
  worktable 
  writing  table 
 
  Overview  of  adj  able 
 
  The  adj  able  has  4  senses  (first  3  from  tagged  texts) 
 
  1.  (70)  able  --  ((usually  followed  by  `to')  having  the  necessary  means  or  skill  or  know-how  or  authority  to  do  something  "able  to  swim";  "she  was  able  to  program  her  computer";  "we  were  at  last  able  to  buy  a  car";  "able  to  get  a  grant  for  the  project") 
  2.  (7)  able,  capable  --  (have  the  skills  and  qualifications  to  do  things  well  "able  teachers";  "a  capable  administrator";  "children  as  young  as  14  can  be  extremely  capable  and  dependable") 
  3.  (4)  able  --  (having  inherent  physical  or  mental  ability  or  capacity;  "able  to  learn";  "human  beings  are  able  to  walk  on  two  feet";  "Superman  is  able  to  leap  tall  buildings") 
  4.  able,  able-bodied  --  (having  a  strong  healthy  body;  "an  able  seaman";  "every  able-bodied  young  man  served  in  the  army") 
 
  Antonyms  of  adj  able 
 
  4  senses  of  able 
 
  Sense  1 
  able  (vs.  unable) 
 
  unable  (vs.  able),  not  able 
 
  Sense  2 
  able,  capable 
 
  INDIRECT  (VIA  competent)  ->  incompetent 
 
  Sense  3 
  able 
 
  INDIRECT  (VIA  capable)  ->  incapable 
 
  Sense  4 
  able,  able-bodied 
 
  INDIRECT  (VIA  fit)  ->  unfit 
 
  Similarity  of  adj  able 
 
  4  senses  of  able 
 
  Sense  1 
  able  (vs.  unable) 
 
  Sense  2 
  able,  capable 
  =>  competent  (vs.  incompetent) 
 
  Sense  3 
  able 
  =>  capable  (vs.  incapable) 
 
  Sense  4 
  able,  able-bodied 
  =>  fit  (vs.  unfit),  healthy 
 
  Attributes  of  adj  able 
 
  1  of  4  senses  of  able 
 
  Sense  1 
  able  (vs.  unable) 
  =>  ability 
  =>  ability,  power 
 
  Familiarity  of  adj  able 
 
  able  used  as  an  adjective  is  uncommon  (polysemy  count  =  4) 
 
  Grep  of  adj  able 
  abdicable 
  able 
  able-bodied 
  abolishable 
  abominable 
  absorbable 
  acceptable 
  accomplishable 
  accountable 
  achievable 
  acknowledgeable 
  acquirable 
  actable 
  actionable 
  adaptable 
  addable 
  addressable 
  adjustable 
  administrable 
  admirable 
  admittable 
  adoptable 
  adorable 
  adsorbable 
  advisable 
  affable 
  affirmable 
  affordable 
  agreeable 
  alienable 
  allegeable 
  allocable 
  allocatable 
  allowable 
  alterable 
  amenable 
  amendable 
  amerciable 
  amiable 
  amicable 
  analyzable 
  answerable 
  appealable 
  appeasable 
  applaudable 
  applicable 
  apportionable 
  apposable 
  appreciable 
  approachable 
  appropriable 
  arable 
  arbitrable 
  arguable 
  ascendable 
  ascertainable 
  ascribable 
  assailable 
  assertable 
  assessable 
  assignable 
  assimilable 
  associable 
  attachable 
  attainable 
  attemptable 
  attractable 
  attributable 
  available 
  avertable 
  avoidable 
  bailable 
  bankable 
  bearable 
  beatable 
  believable 
  bendable 
  biddable 
  bindable 
  biodegradable 
  blamable 
  blameable 
  bondable 
  bookable 
  breakable 
  bribable 
  bridgeable 
  burnable 
  calculable 
  callable 
  capable 
  cashable 
  censurable 
  certifiable 
  challengeable 
  changeable 
  chargeable 
  charitable 
  chewable 
  classifiable 
  cleanable 
  cleavable 
  climbable 
  clubable 
  clubbable 
  coagulable 
  cogitable 
  cognisable 
  cognizable 
  collapsable 
  collectable 
  combinable 
  come-at-able 
  comfortable 
  commendable 
  commensurable 
  communicable 
  commutable 
  companionable 
  comparable 
  compensable 
  computable 
  conceivable 
  conciliable 
  condemnable 
  confirmable 
  conformable 
  confusable 
  conquerable 
  conscionable 
  considerable 
  consolable 
  consumable 
  contestable 
  contractable 
  controllable 
  conveyable 
  correctable 
  countable 
  creditable 
  culpable 
  cultivable 
  cultivatable 
  curable 
  cuttable 
  damnable 
  danceable 
  datable 
  dateable 
  debatable 
  decayable 
  decipherable 
  declarable 
  decomposable 
  defendable 
  definable 
  deformable 
  delectable 
  demonstrable 
  deniable 
  denumerable 
  dependable 
  depletable 
  deplorable 
  derivable 
  describable 
  desirable 
  despicable 
  destroyable 
  detachable 
  detectable 
  determinable 
  detestable 
  diagnosable 
  diagonalizable 
  differentiable 
  disagreeable 
  disavowable 
  discernable 
  discoverable 
  discreditable 
  discriminable 
  dishonorable 
  dishonourable 
  disintegrable 
  dislikable 
  dispensable 
  disposable 
  disputable 
  disreputable 
  dissociable 
  dissolvable 
  distinguishable 
  distortable 
  dividable 
  doable 
  drinkable 
  dubitable 
  duplicable 
  duplicatable 
  durable 
  dutiable 
  eatable 
  effaceable 
  employable 
  endurable 
  enforceable 
  enjoyable 
  enumerable 
  enviable 
  equable 
  equiprobable 
  equitable 
  eradicable 
  erasable 
  estimable 
  evaporable 
  evitable 
  exceptionable 
  exchangeable 
  excitable 
  excusable 
  execrable 
  expandable 
  expectable 
  expendable 
  expiable 
  explainable 
  explicable 
  exportable 
  expugnable 
  extendable 
  exterminable 
  extinguishable 
  extirpable 
  extractable 
  extricable 
  falsifiable 
  fashionable 
  fathomable 
  favorable 
  favourable 
  fermentable 
  fertilizable 
  filmable 
  finable 
  fineable 
  fissionable 
  fixable 
  flammable 
  fleeceable 
  foldable 
  fordable 
  foreseeable 
  forgettable 
  forgivable 
  formable 
  formidable 
  friable 
  get-at-able 
  getable 
  getatable 
  gettable 
  governable 
  gradable 
  graspable 
  habitable 
  harmonizable 
  hearable 
  heatable 
  heritable 
  honorable 
  honourable 
  hospitable 
  hydrolyzable 
  identifiable 
  ignitable 
  illimitable 
  imaginable 
  immeasurable 
  immensurable 
  immovable 
  immoveable 
  immutable 
  impalpable 
  impassable 
  impeccable 
  impenetrable 
  imperishable 
  impermeable 
  imperturbable 
  imperviable 
  implacable 
  imponderable 
  impracticable 
  impregnable 
  impressionable 
  improbable 
  improvable 
  impugnable 
  imputable 
  inadvisable 
  inalienable 
  inalterable 
  inapplicable 
  inappreciable 
  inarguable 
  incalculable 
  incapable 
  incognizable 
  incommensurable 
  incommutable 
  incomparable 
  incomputable 
  inconceivable 
  inconsiderable 
  inconsolable 
  incontestable 
  inculpable 
  incurable 
  indecipherable 
  indefatigable 
  indefinable 
  indescribable 
  indeterminable 
  indictable 
  indispensable 
  indisputable 
  indistinguishable 
  indomitable 
  indubitable 
  ineffable 
  ineluctable 
  inequitable 
  ineradicable 
  inerrable 
  inescapable 
  inestimable 
  inevitable 
  inexcusable 
  inexorable 
  inexpiable 
  inexplicable 
  inexpugnable 
  inexpungeable 
  inexterminable 
  inextinguishable 
  inextirpable 
  inextricable 
  inflammable 
  inflatable 
  inhabitable 
  inheritable 
  inhospitable 
  inimitable 
  injectable 
  innumerable 
  inoperable 
  insatiable 
  inscrutable 
  inseparable 
  insolvable 
  insufferable 
  insuperable 
  insupportable 
  insurmountable 
  interchangeable 
  interminable 
  interpretable 
  intolerable 
  intractable 
  invaluable 
  invariable 
  inviolable 
  invulnerable 
  irreclaimable 
  irreconcilable 
  irrecoverable 
  irredeemable 
  irrefutable 
  irremediable 
  irremovable 
  irreparable 
  irreplaceable 
  irreproachable 
  irretrievable 
  irrevocable 
  irrevokable 
  irritable 
  isolable 
  judicable 
  justifiable 
  killable 
  knowable 
  knowledgeable 
  lamentable 
  laudable 
  laughable 
  lendable 
  liable 
  likable 
  likeable 
  liquefiable 
  liquifiable 
  livable 
  liveable 
  lovable 
  machine  readable 
  maintainable 
  malleable 
  manageable 
  maneuverable 
  manoeuvrable 
  marketable 
  marriageable 
  measurable 
  meltable 
  memorable 
  mensurable 
  merchantable 
  meritable 
  miserable 
  mitigable 
  mixable 
  modifiable 
  moldable 
  most-valuable 
  most  desirable 
  most  undesirable 
  most  unsuitable 
  movable 
  moveable 
  mutable 
  navigable 
  negotiable 
  nonarbitrable 
  noncollapsable 
  noncommunicable 
  nondisposable 
  nondurable 
  nonfissionable 
  nonflammable 
  nonheritable 
  noninheritable 
  noninterchangeable 
  nonrenewable 
  nonretractable 
  nonreturnable 
  nontaxable 
  nontransferable 
  nonviable 
  nonvolatilisable 
  nonvolatilizable 
  nonwashable 
  not  able 
  notable 
  noticeable 
  notifiable 
  numerable 
  objectionable 
  obliterable 
  observable 
  obtainable 
  operable 
  opposable 
  oxidizable 
  paintable 
  palatable 
  palpable 
  pardonable 
  passable 
  payable 
  peaceable 
  peccable 
  penetrable 
  pensionable 
  perceivable 
  perdurable 
  perishable 
  permeable 
  personable 
  persuadable 
  pitiable 
  placable 
  placeable 
  playable 
  pleasurable 
  pliable 
  plumbable 
  ponderable 
  portable 
  positionable 
  potable 
  practicable 
  predictable 
  preferable 
  presentable 
  preservable 
  presumable 
  preventable 
  printable 
  probable 
  procurable 
  profitable 
  pronounceable 
  proportionable 
  provable 
  publishable 
  puncturable 
  punishable 
  purchasable 
  putdownable 
  putrefiable 
  quantifiable 
  questionable 
  quotable 
  raisable 
  raiseable 
  ratable 
  rateable 
  reachable 
  readable 
  realizable 
  reasonable 
  receivable 
  rechargeable 
  reclaimable 
  recognisable 
  recognizable 
  reconcilable 
  recoverable 
  rectifiable 
  recyclable 
  redeemable 
  redoubtable 
  referable 
  reformable 
  refutable 
  regrettable 
  reliable 
  remarkable 
  remediable 
  removable 
  renewable 
  rentable 
  repairable 
  reparable 
  repayable 
  repeatable 
  replaceable 
  reportable 
  representable 
  reputable 
  rescindable 
  researchable 
  resolvable 
  respectable 
  retractable 
  retrievable 
  returnable 
  reusable 
  revocable 
  revokable 
  rewardable 
  rotatable 
  sable 
  sacrificeable 
  salable 
  saleable 
  salvageable 
  satiable 
  satisfiable 
  scalable 
  seasonable 
  seeable 
  sellable 
  semipermeable 
  separable 
  serviceable 
  severable 
  shakable 
  shakeable 
  shockable 
  shrinkable 
  singable 
  sinkable 
  sizable 
  sizeable 
  sociable 
  solvable 
  soundable 
  speakable 
  specifiable 
  spendable 
  spoilable 
  squeezable 
  stable 
  stainable 
  steerable 
  stoppable 
  stormable 
  stretchable 
  subduable 
  subjugable 
  substitutable 
  sufferable 
  suitable 
  superable 
  superposable 
  supportable 
  supposable 
  surmisable 
  surmountable 
  sustainable 
  tamable 
  tameable 
  taxable 
  teachable 
  temptable 
  tenable 
  terminable 
  testable 
  thinkable 
  tillable 
  tolerable 
  touchable 
  traceable 
  trackable 
  tractable 
  transferable 
  transferrable 
  transformable 
  translatable 
  transmittable 
  transmutable 
  transplantable 
  transportable 
  travelable 
  traversable 
  treasonable 
  un-come-at-able 
  un-get-at-able 
  unable 
  unacceptable 
  unaccountable 
  unachievable 
  unactable 
  unadaptable 
  unadjustable 
  unadoptable 
  unadvisable 
  unalienable 
  unalterable 
  unamenable 
  unanalyzable 
  unanswerable 
  unappealable 
  unappeasable 
  unapproachable 
  unarguable 
  unascertainable 
  unascribable 
  unassailable 
  unassignable 
  unattackable 
  unattainable 
  unattributable 
  unavailable 
  unavoidable 
  unbearable 
  unbeatable 
  unbelievable 
  unbendable 
  unbreakable 
  unbridgeable 
  unchallengeable 
  unchangeable 
  uncharitable 
  uncheckable 
  unchewable 
  unclassifiable 
  unclimbable 
  uncombable 
  uncomfortable 
  uncomparable 
  unconformable 
  unconquerable 
  unconscionable 
  unconsolable 
  uncontrollable 
  uncorrectable 
  uncultivable 
  uncultivatable 
  undatable 
  undecipherable 
  undecomposable 
  undefendable 
  undefinable 
  undeniable 
  undependable 
  under-the-table 
  understandable 
  undesirable 
  undestroyable 
  undetectable 
  undeterminable 
  undiagnosable 
  undiscoverable 
  undisputable 
  undistinguishable 
  undividable 
  undoable 
  undrinkable 
  uneatable 
  unemployable 
  unendurable 
  unenforceable 
  unenviable 
  unerasable 
  unexceptionable 
  unexchangeable 
  unexcitable 
  unexpendable 
  unexplainable 
  unexportable 
  unfashionable 
  unfathomable 
  unfavorable 
  unfavourable 
  unflappable 
  unforeseeable 
  unforfeitable 
  unforgettable 
  unforgivable 
  ungetatable 
  ungovernable 
  unhearable 
  unidentifiable 
  unimaginable 
  unimpeachable 
  unimpressionable 
  uninhabitable 
  uninjectable 
  unjustifiable 
  unknowable 
  unknowledgeable 
  unlikable 
  unlikeable 
  unlivable 
  unliveable 
  unlovable 
  unmalleable 
  unmanageable 
  unmarketable 
  unmatchable 
  unmeasurable 
  unmemorable 
  unmentionable 
  unmerchantable 
  unmistakable 
  unmitigable 
  unmixable 
  unmodifiable 
  unmovable 
  unnameable 
  unnavigable 
  unnoticeable 
  unnumberable 
  unnumerable 
  unobjectionable 
  unobservable 
  unobtainable 
  unopposable 
  unpaintable 
  unpalatable 
  unpardonable 
  unpassable 
  unpeaceable 
  unperceivable 
  unpersuadable 
  unplayable 
  unportable 
  unpredictable 
  unpresentable 
  unpreventable 
  unprintable 
  unprocurable 
  unprofitable 
  unpronounceable 
  unprovable 
  unpublishable 
  unputdownable 
  unquenchable 
  unquestionable 
  unquotable 
  unratable 
  unreachable 
  unreadable 
  unrealizable 
  unreasonable 
  unrecognisable 
  unrecognizable 
  unreconcilable 
  unrecoverable 
  unredeemable 
  unreformable 
  unreliable 
  unremarkable 
  unrenewable 
  unrentable 
  unrepeatable 
  unreplaceable 
  unreportable 
  unresolvable 
  unrespectable 
  unretrievable 
  unsalable 
  unsaleable 
  unsatiable 
  unsatisfiable 
  unscalable 
  unseasonable 
  unseeable 
  unserviceable 
  unshakable 
  unshockable 
  unshrinkable 
  unsinkable 
  unsociable 
  unsolvable 
  unsoundable 
  unspeakable 
  unstable 
  unstoppable 
  unsubduable 
  unsufferable 
  unsuitable 
  unsupportable 
  unsurmountable 
  unsurpassable 
  untellable 
  untenable 
  unthinkable 
  untouchable 
  untraceable 
  untransferable 
  untranslatable 
  untransmutable 
  untraversable 
  unusable 
  unuseable 
  unutterable 
  unvanquishable 
  unverifiable 
  unwarrantable 
  unwearable 
  unworkable 
  usable 
  useable 
  utilizable 
  utterable 
  valuable 
  vanquishable 
  vaporizable 
  variable 
  vegetable 
  vendable 
  venerable 
  verifiable 
  veritable 
  viable 
  viewable 
  violable 
  voidable 
  volatilisable 
  volatilizable 
  vulnerable 
  washable 
  wearable 
  willing  and  able 
  workable 
 
  Overview  of  adj  able 
 
  The  adj  able  has  4  senses  (first  3  from  tagged  texts) 
 
  1.  (70)  able  --  ((usually  followed  by  `to')  having  the  necessary  means  or  skill  or  know-how  or  authority  to  do  something  "able  to  swim";  "she  was  able  to  program  her  computer";  "we  were  at  last  able  to  buy  a  car";  "able  to  get  a  grant  for  the  project") 
  2.  (7)  able,  capable  --  (have  the  skills  and  qualifications  to  do  things  well  "able  teachers";  "a  capable  administrator";  "children  as  young  as  14  can  be  extremely  capable  and  dependable") 
  3.  (4)  able  --  (having  inherent  physical  or  mental  ability  or  capacity;  "able  to  learn";  "human  beings  are  able  to  walk  on  two  feet";  "Superman  is  able  to  leap  tall  buildings") 
  4.  able,  able-bodied  --  (having  a  strong  healthy  body;  "an  able  seaman";  "every  able-bodied  young  man  served  in  the  army") 



able definition