English Explanatory Dictionary

seasonable

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Opportune; occurring at an appropriate or suitable time.
  2. Appropriate to the current season of the year.
  3. Ephemeral; lasting for just one season.
  4. In season (said of game when it is legal to be hunted and killed).
  5. Well-seasoned; matured (e.g. timber).

Pronunciation

/ˈsiːzənəbəl/ /ˈsiːznəbəl/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-seasonable.wav

Word forms

seasonable more seasonable most seasonable

Etymology

From season + -able.

Synonyms

timesome transitory well-timed passing

Antonyms

unseasonable ill-timed untime evergreen perennial

Derived words

seasonableness seasonably
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