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calculable

|cal-cu-la-ble|

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/ˈkælkjʊləbl/

capable of being calculated

Etymology
Etymology Information

'calculable' originates from the Latin word 'calculare', where 'calcul-' meant 'to count or reckon'.

Historical Evolution

'calculare' transformed into the French word 'calculable', and eventually became the modern English word 'calculable'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'capable of being counted or reckoned', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

capable of being calculated or estimated.

The risk involved in the investment is calculable.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45