examinable
|ex-am-in-a-ble|
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/ɪɡˈzæmɪnəbl/
(examine)
assessor
Etymology
Etymology Information
'examinable' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'examinabilis,' where 'examinare' meant 'to weigh or test.'
Historical Evolution
'examinabilis' transformed into the Old French word 'examinable,' and eventually became the modern English word 'examinable.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'capable of being weighed or tested,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'capable of being examined or inspected.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
capable of being examined or inspected.
The document is examinable by the authorities.
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Last updated: 2025/06/12 23:59
