ables: Prefix, Suffix and Derived words
Prefixes of ables
- variables«Word Popularity Bar5/5
variable
- noun something that is likely to vary; something that is subject to variation
- the weather is one variable to be considered
- noun a quantity that can assume any of a set of values
variable quantity.
- noun something that is likely to vary; something that is subject to variation
- tables«5/5
table
- noun a set of data arranged in rows and columns
tabular array.
- see table 1
- noun a piece of furniture having a smooth flat top that is usually supported by one or more vertical legs
- it was a sturdy table
- noun a set of data arranged in rows and columns
- enables«5/5
enable
- verb render capable or able for some task
- This skill will enable you to find a job on Wall Street
- The rope enables you to secure yourself when you climb the mountain
- verb render capable or able for some task
- vegetables«5/5
vegetable
- noun edible seeds or roots or stems or leaves or bulbs or tubers or nonsweet fruits of any of numerous herbaceous plant
veg; veggie.
- noun any of various herbaceous plants cultivated for an edible part such as the fruit or the root of the beet or the leaf of spinach or the seeds of bean plants or the flower buds of broccoli or cauliflower
- noun edible seeds or roots or stems or leaves or bulbs or tubers or nonsweet fruits of any of numerous herbaceous plant
- cables«4/5
cable
- noun a telegram sent abroad
overseas telegram; cablegram.
- noun a conductor for transmitting electrical or optical signals or electric power
transmission line; line.
- noun a telegram sent abroad
- syllables«4/5
syllable
- noun a unit of spoken language larger than a phoneme
- the word `pocket' has two syllables
- noun a unit of spoken language larger than a phoneme
- stables«4/5
stable
- noun a farm building for housing horses or other livestock
stalls; horse barn.
- verb shelter in a stable
- stable horses
- noun a farm building for housing horses or other livestock
- receivables«3/5
receivables
- noun money that you currently expect to receive from notes or accounts
- noun money that you currently expect to receive from notes or accounts
- fables«3/5
fable
- noun a deliberately false or improbable account
fabrication; fiction.
- noun a short moral story (often with animal characters)
parable; allegory; apologue.
- noun a deliberately false or improbable account
- parables«3/5
parable
- noun a short moral story (often with animal characters)
allegory; apologue; fable.
- noun (New Testament) any of the stories told by Jesus to convey his religious message
- the parable of the prodigal son
- noun a short moral story (often with animal characters)
- notables«3/5
notable
- noun a celebrity who is an inspiration to others
luminary; guiding light; leading light; notability.
- he was host to a large gathering of luminaries
- adjective satellite worthy of notice
noteworthy.
- a noteworthy advance in cancer research
- noun a celebrity who is an inspiration to others
- valuables«3/5
valuable
- noun something of value
- all our valuables were stolen
- adjective having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
- a valuable diamond
- noun something of value
- gables«3/5
gable
- noun the vertical triangular wall between the sloping ends of gable roof
gable end; gable wall.
- noun United States film actor (1901-1960)
William Clark Gable; Clark Gable.
- noun the vertical triangular wall between the sloping ends of gable roof
- deliverables«3/5
deliverable
- noun something that can be provided as the product of development
- under this contract the deliverables include both software and hardware
- adjective suitable for or ready for delivery
- noun something that can be provided as the product of development
- constables«3/5
constable
- noun a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff
- noun English landscape painter (1776-1837)
John Constable.
- noun a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff
- untouchables«3/5
untouchable
- noun belongs to lowest social and ritual class in India
Harijan.
- adjective satellite beyond the reach of criticism or attack or impeachment
- for the first time criticism was directed at a hitherto untouchable target"- Newsweek
- noun belongs to lowest social and ritual class in India
- timetables«3/5
timetable
- noun a schedule listing events and the times at which they will take place
- noun a schedule of times of arrivals and departures
- noun a schedule listing events and the times at which they will take place
- observables«2/5
observable
- adjective satellite capable of being seen or noticed
discernible; evident.
- a discernible change in attitude
- a clearly evident erasure in the manuscript
- an observable change in behavior
- adjective satellite capable of being seen or noticed
- disables«2/5
disable
- verb make unable to perform a certain action
disenable; incapacitate.
- disable this command on your computer
- verb injure permanently
handicap; incapacitate; invalid.
- He was disabled in a car accident
- verb make unable to perform a certain action
- payables«2/5
payables
- noun money that you currently expect to pay on notes and accounts
- noun a liability account showing how much is owed for goods and services purchased on credit
account payable; payable.
- the problem was to match receivables and payables in the same currency
- noun money that you currently expect to pay on notes and accounts
- durables«2/5
durables
- noun consumer goods that are not destroyed by use
durable goods; consumer durables.
- noun consumer goods that are not destroyed by use
- renewables«2/5
renewable
- adjective that can be renewed or extended
- a renewable lease
- renewable subscriptions
- adjective satellite capable of being renewed; replaceable
- renewable energy such as solar energy is theoretically inexhaustible
- adjective that can be renewed or extended
- consumables«2/5
consumable
- adjective satellite may be used up
- adjective satellite may be used up
- undesirables«2/5
undesirable
- noun one whose presence is undesirable
- rounding up vagrants and drunks and other undesirables
- adjective not wanted
unwanted.
- undesirable impurities in steel
- legislation excluding undesirable aliens
- removed the unwanted vegetation
- noun one whose presence is undesirable
- executables«2/5
executable
- adjective satellite capable of being done with means at hand and circumstances as they are
viable; workable; practicable; feasible.
- adjective satellite capable of being done with means at hand and circumstances as they are
- monosyllables«2/5
monosyllable
- noun a word or utterance of one syllable
monosyllabic word.
- noun a word or utterance of one syllable
- miserables«2/5
miserable
- adjective satellite very unhappy; full of misery
suffering; wretched.
- he felt depressed and miserable
- a message of hope for suffering humanity
- wretched prisoners huddled in stinking cages
- adjective satellite deserving or inciting pity
poor; wretched; pathetic; pitiable; piteous; misfortunate; pitiful; hapless.
- a hapless victim
- miserable victims of war
- the shabby room struck her as extraordinarily pathetic"- Galsworthy
- piteous appeals for help
- pitiable homeless children
- a pitiful fate
- Oh, you poor thing
- his poor distorted limbs
- a wretched life
- adjective satellite very unhappy; full of misery
- movables«2/5
movable
- noun personal as opposed to real property; any tangible movable property (furniture or domestic animals or a car etc)
chattel; personal chattel.
- adjective satellite (of personal property as opposed to real estate) can be moved from place to place (especially carried by hand)
- noun personal as opposed to real property; any tangible movable property (furniture or domestic animals or a car etc)
- sables«2/5
sable
- noun an artist's brush made of sable hairs
sable brush; sable's hair pencil.
- noun the expensive dark brown fur of the marten
- noun an artist's brush made of sable hairs
- eatables«2/5
eatable
- noun any substance that can be used as food
edible; pabulum; victuals; victual; comestible.
- adjective suitable for use as food
comestible; edible.
- noun any substance that can be used as food
- perishables«2/5
perishable
- noun food that will decay rapidly if not refrigerated
spoilable.
- adjective liable to perish; subject to destruction or death or decay
- this minute and perishable planet
- perishable foods such as butter and fruit
- noun food that will decay rapidly if not refrigerated
- turntables«2/5
turntable
- noun a circular horizontal platform that rotates a phonograph record while it is being played
- noun a revolving tray placed on a dining table
lazy Susan.
- noun a circular horizontal platform that rotates a phonograph record while it is being played
- imponderables«2/5
imponderable
- noun a factor whose effects cannot be accurately assessed
- human behavior depends on many imponderables
- adjective difficult or impossible to evaluate with precision
- such imponderable human factors as aesthetic sensibility
- noun a factor whose effects cannot be accurately assessed
- recyclables«2/5
recyclable
- adjective satellite capable of being used again
reclaimable; reusable.
- adjective satellite capable of being used again
- roundtables«1/5
roundtable
- noun a meeting of peers for discussion and exchange of views
round-table conference; round table.
- a roundtable on the future of computing
- noun a meeting of peers for discussion and exchange of views
- disposables«1/5
disposable
- noun an item that can be disposed of after it has been used
- adjective free or available for use or disposition
- every disposable piece of equipment was sent to the fire
- disposable assets
- noun an item that can be disposed of after it has been used
- portables«1/5
portable
- noun a small light typewriter; usually with a case in which it can be carried
- adjective easily or conveniently transported
- a portable television set
- noun a small light typewriter; usually with a case in which it can be carried
- vocables«1/5
vocable
- noun a word that is spoken aloud
spoken word.
- noun a word that is spoken aloud
- immovables«1/5
immovable
- noun property consisting of houses and land
real estate; real property; realty.
- adjective satellite not able or intended to be moved
immoveable; unmovable; stabile.
- the immovable hills
- noun property consisting of houses and land
- moveables«1/5
movable
- noun personal as opposed to real property; any tangible movable property (furniture or domestic animals or a car etc)
chattel; personal chattel.
- adjective satellite (of personal property as opposed to real estate) can be moved from place to place (especially carried by hand)
- noun personal as opposed to real property; any tangible movable property (furniture or domestic animals or a car etc)
- incurables«1/5
incurable
- noun a person whose disease is incurable
- adjective incapable of being cured
- an incurable disease
- an incurable addiction to smoking
- noun a person whose disease is incurable
- injectables«1/5
injectable
- adjective (used of drugs) capable of being injected
- adjective (used of drugs) capable of being injected
- semblables«1/5
semblable
Like; similar; resembling. Obs. Chaucer.
- irreconcilables«1/5
irreconcilable
- adjective impossible to reconcile
unreconcilable.
- irreconcilable differences
- adjective impossible to reconcile
- unmentionables«1/5
unmentionable
- noun a garment worn under other garments
undergarment.
- adjective satellite unsuitable or forbidden as a topic of conversation
- unmentionable words
- noun a garment worn under other garments
- collectables«1/5
collectable
- noun things considered to be worth collecting (not necessarily valuable or antique)
collectible.
- adjective satellite subject to or requiring payment especially as specified
collectible; payable.
- a collectible bill
- a note payable on demand
- a check payable to John Doe
- noun things considered to be worth collecting (not necessarily valuable or antique)
- predicables«1/5
predicable
Capable of being predicated or affirmed of something; affirmable; attributable.
- inflatables«1/5
inflatable
- adjective satellite designed to be filled with air or gas
- an inflatable mattress
- an inflatable boat
- adjective satellite designed to be filled with air or gas
- fashionables«1/5
fashionable
- adjective being or in accordance with current social fashions
stylish.
- fashionable clothing
- the fashionable side of town
- a fashionable cafe
- adjective having elegance or taste or refinement in manners or dress
stylish.
- a little less posh but every bit as stylish as Lord Peter Wimsey
- the stylish resort of Gstadd
- adjective being or in accordance with current social fashions
- worktables«1/5
worktable
- noun a table designed for a particular task
work table.
- noun a table designed for a particular task
- probables«1/5
probable
- noun an applicant likely to be chosen
- adjective likely but not certain to be or become true or real
likely.
- a likely result
- he foresaw a probable loss
- noun an applicant likely to be chosen
- polysyllables«1/5
polysyllable
- noun a word of more than three syllables
polysyllabic word.
- noun a word of more than three syllables
- wearables«1/5
wearable
- noun a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
habiliment; wear; vesture; clothing; article of clothing.
- adjective suitable for wear or able to be worn
- wearable evening clothes
- a wearable hearing aid
- noun a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
- indispensables«1/5
indispensable
- adjective not to be dispensed with; essential
- foods indispensable to good nutrition
- adjective satellite absolutely necessary; vitally necessary
essential.
- essential tools and materials
- funds essential to the completion of the project
- an indispensable worker
- adjective not to be dispensed with; essential
- nondurables«1/5
- expendables«1/5
expendable
- adjective suitable to be expended
- adjective satellite (used of funds) remaining after taxes
spendable.
- spendable income
- adjective suitable to be expended
- incommensurables«1/5
incommensurable
- adjective satellite impossible to measure or compare in value or size or excellence
- adjective satellite not having a common factor
- adjective satellite impossible to measure or compare in value or size or excellence
- disagreeables«1/5
disagreeable
- adjective not to your liking
- a disagreeable situation
- adjective satellite unpleasant to interact with
- a disagreeable old man
- adjective not to your liking
- incapables«1/5
incapable
- adjective (followed by `of') lacking capacity or ability
- incapable of carrying a tune
- he is incapable of understanding the matter
- incapable of doing the work
- adjective satellite not being susceptible to or admitting of something (usually followed by `of')
- incapable of solution
- adjective (followed by `of') lacking capacity or ability
- flammables«1/5
flammable
- adjective satellite easily ignited
inflammable.
- adjective satellite easily ignited
- desirables«1/5
desirable
- adjective worth having or seeking or achieving
- a desirable job
- computer with many desirable features
- a desirable outcome
- adjective satellite worthy of being chosen especially as a spouse
suitable; worthy.
- the parents found the girl suitable for their son
- adjective worth having or seeking or achieving
- diables«1/5
- respectables«1/5
respectable
- adjective characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
- a respectable woman
- adjective satellite deserving of esteem and respect
honorable; good; estimable.
- all respectable companies give guarantees
- ruined the family's good name
- adjective characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
- breakables«1/5
breakable
- noun an article that is fragile and easily broken
- pack the breakables separately
- adjective capable of being broken or damaged
- earthenware pottery is breakable
- breakable articles should be packed carefully
- noun an article that is fragile and easily broken
- retables«1/5
retable
(Eccl.) A shelf behind the altar, for display of lights, vases of wlowers, etc.
- inseparables«1/5
inseparable
- adjective satellite not capable of being separated
- inseparable pieces of rock
- adjective satellite not capable of being separated
- drinkables«1/5
drinkable
- noun any liquid suitable for drinking
beverage; potable; drink.
- may I take your beverage order?
- adjective suitable for drinking
potable.
- noun any liquid suitable for drinking
- negotiables«1/5
negotiable
- adjective satellite capable of being passed or negotiated
- a negotiable road
- adjective satellite able to be negotiated or arranged by compromise
on the table.
- negotiable demands
- the proposal is still on the table
- adjective satellite capable of being passed or negotiated
- sociables«1/5
sociable
- noun a party of people assembled to promote sociability and communal activity
mixer; social.
- adjective inclined to or conducive to companionship with others
- a sociable occasion
- enjoyed a sociable chat
- a sociable conversation
- Americans are sociable and gregarious
- noun a party of people assembled to promote sociability and communal activity
- unemployables«1/5
unemployable
- adjective not acceptable for employment as a worker
- his illiteracy made him unemployable
- adjective not acceptable for employment as a worker
- delectables«1/5
delectable
- adjective satellite extremely pleasing to the sense of taste
pleasant-tasting; yummy; scrumptious; toothsome; delicious; luscious.
- adjective satellite capable of arousing desire
sexually attractive.
- the delectable Miss Haynes
- adjective satellite extremely pleasing to the sense of taste
- incunables«1/5
- covariables«1/5
- invariables«1/5
invariable
- noun a quantity that does not vary
constant; constant quantity.
- adjective not liable to or capable of change
- an invariable temperature
- an invariable rule
- his invariable courtesy
- noun a quantity that does not vary
- honorables«1/5
honorable
- adjective not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
honest.
- honest lawyers
- honest reporting
- adjective worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect
honourable.
- an honorable man
- led an honorable life
- honorable service to his country
- adjective not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
- disyllables«1/5
disyllable
- noun a word having two syllables
dissyllable.
- noun a word having two syllables
- taxables«1/5
taxable
- adjective (of goods or funds) subject to taxation
nonexempt.
- taxable income
- nonexempt property
- adjective (of goods or funds) subject to taxation
- reliables«1/5
reliable
- adjective worthy of reliance or trust
dependable.
- a reliable source of information
- a dependable worker
- adjective satellite worthy of being depended on
true; dependable; honest.
- a dependable worker
- an honest working stiff
- a reliable sourcSFLe of information
- he was true to his word
- I would be true for there are those who trust me
- adjective worthy of reliance or trust
- considerables«1/5
considerable
- adjective large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
- a considerable quantity
- the economy was a considerable issue in the campaign
- went to considerable trouble for us
- spent a considerable amount of time on the problem
- adjective large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
- hendecasyllables«1/5
hendecasyllable
A metrical line of eleven syllables. J. Warton.
- honourables«1/5
honourable
- adjective worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect
honorable.
- an honorable man
- led an honorable life
- honorable service to his country
- adjective satellite adhering to ethical and moral principles
ethical; honorable.
- it seems ethical and right
- followed the only honorable course of action
- adjective worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect
- potables«1/5
potable
- noun any liquid suitable for drinking
drinkable; beverage; drink.
- may I take your beverage order?
- adjective suitable for drinking
drinkable.
- noun any liquid suitable for drinking
- immoveables«1/5
immoveable
- adjective satellite not able or intended to be moved
immovable; unmovable; stabile.
- the immovable hills
- adjective satellite not able or intended to be moved
- remarkables«1/5
remarkable
- adjective satellite unusual or striking
singular.
- a remarkable sight
- such poise is singular in one so young
- adjective satellite worthy of notice
noteworthy.
- a noteworthy fact is that her students rarely complain
- a remarkable achievement
- adjective satellite unusual or striking
Suffixes of ables
- ablest«Word Popularity Bar3/5
able
- adjective (usually followed by `to') having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
- able to swim
- she was able to program her computer
- we were at last able to buy a car
- able to get a grant for the project
- adjective satellite have the skills and qualifications to do things well
capable.
- able teachers
- a capable administrator
- children as young as 14 can be extremely capable and dependable
- adjective (usually followed by `to') having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
Derived words of ables
- tablespoons«Word Popularity Bar4/5
tablespoon
- noun as much as a tablespoon will hold
tablespoonful.
- noun a spoon larger than a dessert spoon; used for serving
- noun as much as a tablespoon will hold
- tablespoon«4/5
tablespoon
- noun as much as a tablespoon will hold
tablespoonful.
- noun a spoon larger than a dessert spoon; used for serving
- noun as much as a tablespoon will hold
- tablespoonful«2/5
tablespoonful
- noun as much as a tablespoon will hold
tablespoon.
- noun as much as a tablespoon will hold
- tablespoonfuls«2/5
tablespoonful
- noun as much as a tablespoon will hold
tablespoon.
- noun as much as a tablespoon will hold
- tablespoonsful«1/5
tablespoonsful
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About Prefix and Suffix Words
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About Prefix and Suffix Words
This page lists all the words created by adding prefixes, suffixes to the word `ables`. For each word, youwill notice a blue bar below the word. The longer the blue bar below a word, the more common/popular the word. Very short blue bars indicate rare usage.
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