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revealable

|re-veal-a-ble|

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/rɪˈviːələbl/

able to be shown or uncovered

Etymology
Etymology Information

'revealable' originates from modern English, formed by combining the verb 'reveal' with the suffix '-able' (from Latin '-abilis'), where '-able' meant 'able to be'.

Historical Evolution

'reveal' came into English via Middle English from Old French 'reveler' and ultimately from Latin 'revelare' (re- + velare 'to veil'), and the adjective was formed later by adding English '-able' to produce 'revealable'.

Meaning Changes

Originally from Latin 'revelare' meaning 'to uncover' or 'remove a veil', the sense evolved into 'make known' in English; adding '-able' yields the current meaning 'able to be revealed' (capable of being made known).

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

capable of being revealed; able to be shown, made known, or uncovered.

The document is revealable under the new regulations.

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Last updated: 2025/12/17 19:59