English Explanatory Dictionary

speakable

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. That can be spoken; utterable, verbalizable.
  2. Acceptable as a topic of discussion; not subject to taboo.
  3. Capable of speech.

Word forms

speakable

Etymology

From Middle English spekabyll; equivalent to speak + -able.

Derived words

speakableness unspeakable
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