temptableadj.
/ˈtɛm(p)təb(ə)l/ That may be tempted; liable or open to temptation.
ΘΚΠ
the mind > will > motivation > attraction, allurement, or enticement > [adjective] > tempting > tempted > able to be
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1628 O. Felltham Resolves: 2nd Cent. lxvi. sig. T6v There is sometimes a selfe-constancie, that is not temptable.
1678 R. Cudworth tr. Origen in True Intellect. Syst. Universe i. iv. 268 Whether or no a Philosopher be temptable by it, or illaqueable into it.
1724 J. Swift Let. to People of Ireland 10 If the Parliament of Ireland were as Temptible as any other Assembly within a Mile of Christendom.
a1834 S. T. Coleridge Lit. Remains (1836) II. 239 Macbeth's mind, rendered temptible by previous dalliance..with ambitious thoughts.
1883 J. Parker Apostolic Life II. 319 In all points temptable though invulnerable.
Derivatives
temptaˈbility n.
ΘΚΠ
the mind > will > motivation > attraction, allurement, or enticement > [noun] > temptation > ability to be tempted
temptableness1682
temptability1825
tentability1844
1825 S. T. Coleridge Aids Refl. 273 A Soul surrounded with temptation, and having the worst temptation within itself in its own temptibility.
ˈtemptableness n. accessibility to temptation.
ΘΚΠ
the mind > will > motivation > attraction, allurement, or enticement > [noun] > temptation > ability to be tempted
temptableness1682
temptability1825
tentability1844
1682 H. More Annot. Lux Orientalis 78 in Two Choice & Useful Treat. What can this freedom of Will consist in so much as in a temptableness by other Objects that are of an inferiour nature?
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