-able
Latincapable of, worthy of
Suffix · means "capable of, worthy of"
About the suffix -able
A Latin-origin suffix forming adjectives that indicate capability or worthiness. "-able" attaches to native or French-origin stems; "-ible" often appears with Latin stems.
Roots often paired with -able
Associated Words · 281
available
Such as one may avail oneself of; capable of being used for the accomplishment of a purpose
comfortable
Providing physical ease; feeling relaxed and at ease
vegetable
A plant or plant part grown for food; relating to plants
capable
Having the ability or skill needed to do something; competent
reasonable
Fair and sensible; not excessive
disability
A physical or mental condition limiting a person's abilities
valuable
Worth a lot of money or highly useful; a precious personal possession
remarkable
Unusual, striking, or worthy of special attention
considerable
Large or significant in size or amount
stable
Firmly fixed and unlikely to change; a building for keeping horses
vulnerable
Easily harmed or attacked physically or emotionally
acceptable
Good enough to be approved or accepted
reliable
Consistently trustworthy and dependable
inevitable
Impossible to avoid or prevent; something certain to happen
presumably
As one would reasonably suppose; probably
comparable
Able to be compared; similar in quality or degree
inevitably
In a way that cannot be avoided or prevented
suitable
Right or appropriate for a particular purpose
availability
The state of being accessible or ready for use
favorable
Giving approval; advantageous or helpful
accountability
The obligation to take responsibility and account for one's actions
sustainable
Able to be maintained long-term without harming the environment
viable
Capable of surviving; practicable and feasible
tremble
To shake involuntarily from fear or cold; a quiver or vibration