demandable
|de-man-da-ble|
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/dɪˈmændəbəl/
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/dɪˈmɑːndəbəl/
able to be demanded
Etymology
Etymology Information
'demandable' originates from Medieval Latin, specifically the word 'demandabilis,' where 'demandare' meant 'to demand' and the suffix '-abilis' meant 'able to be.'
Historical Evolution
'demandabilis' changed from Medieval Latin to Old French 'demandable,' and eventually became the modern English word 'demandable.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'able to be demanded,' and this meaning has remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
capable of being demanded; able to be claimed as due or as a right.
The payment is demandable upon completion of the work.
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Last updated: 2025/08/02 06:42