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calculably

|cal-cu-la-bly|

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/ˈkælkjʊləblɪ/

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/ˈkælkjʊləbli/

(calculable)

capable of being calculated

Base FormAdverb
calculablecalculably
Etymology
Etymology Information

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

Historical Evolution

'calculare' transformed into the French word 'calculer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'calculate,' from which 'calculably' is derived.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to count or reckon,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'in a manner that can be calculated or estimated.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

in a manner that can be calculated or estimated.

The risks were calculably low, making the investment attractive.

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Last updated: 2025/05/06 03:26