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inspectable

|in-spect-a-ble|

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/ɪnˈspɛktəbl/

(inspect)

close examination

Base FormPluralPluralPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounNounAdjectiveAdjectiveAdjective
inspectinspectionsinspectorsinspectsinspectsinspectedinspectedinspectinginspectioninspectorinspectedregularly-inspectedinspectable
Etymology
Etymology Information

'inspectable' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'inspectare,' where 'in-' meant 'into' and 'spectare' meant 'to look at.'

Historical Evolution

'inspectare' transformed into the French word 'inspecter,' and eventually became the modern English word 'inspect' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to look into or examine,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

capable of being inspected or examined.

The facility is inspectable by the health department.

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Last updated: 2025/06/28 20:13