countable
|count/a/ble|
B1
/ˈkaʊntəbl/
able to be counted
Etymology
Etymology Information
'countable' originates from the Latin word 'computare', where 'com-' meant 'together' and 'putare' meant 'to reckon or think'.
Historical Evolution
'computare' transformed into the Old French word 'conter', and eventually became the modern English word 'count' with the suffix '-able' added to form 'countable'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to reckon or calculate', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'able to be counted'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
able to be counted; having a quantity that can be determined.
The number of apples in the basket is countable.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45