We add the suffixes “-able” and “-ible” to the ends of words to create an adjective meaning “able to,” for example, “fixable.” I broke the coffee pot. Do you think it's fixable? We pronounce both endings with a “schwa.” It is used in expressing unstressed central vowels, like in the word visible.
23 дек. 2022 г.
The suffix -ableis comes from Latin and is used to transform a verb or noun into an adjective. -able words usually convey the idea of capability, possibility, ... |
The word part "-able" is a suffix that means "handy, capable of". |
General: Two of the most common and useful suffixes are -able and -ible; both have the same meaning as able to, liable to, and so on. |
Use the –able ending if there is a related word that ends in –ation e.g. consideration – considerable. Use the –ible ending when you can't hear a whole root ... |
The –able ending is used for new words, such as renewable and recyclable. There are also some older words (including those of Latin origin) which take –able. |
Suffix: -able able to (L.) POS: adjective; related nouns use “-ability”. Rule: usually added to words which can exist independently. Rule: used after roots ... |
An adjectival suffix; forms adjectives meaning: Able to be done; fit to be done. Relevant to or suitable to, in accordance with. Giving, or inclined to. |
Word Originfrom French -able or Latin -abilis; originally found in words only from these forms but later used to form adjectives directly from English verbs ... |
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