assessable
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C1
/əˈsɛsəbl/
(assess)
capable of evaluation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'assessable' originates from the Latin word 'assessus', which is the past participle of 'assidēre', meaning 'to sit beside'.
Historical Evolution
'assessus' transformed into the Old French word 'assesser', and eventually became the modern English word 'assess'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to sit beside for the purpose of judging', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'capable of being evaluated'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
capable of being assessed or evaluated.
The property is assessable for tax purposes.
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