| 单词 | definable |
| 释义 | definable (once / 2033 pages) adj The adjective definable describes something that is capable of being explained or described. Your children will do better with a few definable rules. "Don't hit anyone" is much clearer to a three-year-old than the vague "don't do anything you wouldn't want someone to do to you." Definable is based on the word define, which is from the Latin word definire, meaning to limit or explain. You can take a definable risk if you understand the boundaries and consequences of the risks involved. Knowing the limits can help you make an informed decision about whether the risk is worth it. Exceeding the speed limit is definable, because driving rules are spelled out in manuals and you will get a ticket if you are caught. WORD FAMILYdefinable: definably, indefinable, undefinable+/define: definable, defined, defines, defining, definition, redefine/defined: definedly, ill-defined, undefined/defining: definings/definition: definitions/indefinable: indefinably/redefine: redefined, redefines, redefining, redefinition/redefinition: redefinitions/undefinable: undefinably USAGE EXAMPLESBut she was also overcome by something less definable. Washington Times(Jan 01, 2017) But as the start-up world continues to move away from easily definable consumer or corporate products and services, investors have had to take less-charted paths. New York Times(Nov 14, 2016) Both Verstegen and Hamilton said pool training also brings something else, something less definable to a workout. Los Angeles Times(Jul 22, 2016) adj capable of being defined, limited, or explained definable terms definable rules Syn determinable capable of being determined or limited or fixed |
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