Understanding -able and -ible Words

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What does the suffix -able mean?

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The suffix -able means 'capable of' or 'worthy of'. It is used to form adjectives that describe something that can be done.

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What does the suffix -ible mean?

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The suffix -ible means 'capable of' or 'able to be'. It is used to form adjectives that describe something that can be done, often used with words of Latin origin.

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What is an example of a word with the suffix -able?

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An example is 'readable', which means 'capable of being read'.

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What is an example of a word with the suffix -ible?

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An example is 'accessible', which means 'capable of being reached or entered'.

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What is the antonym of affordable?

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The antonym of affordable is 'expensive'.

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What does perishable mean?

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Perishable means something that is likely to spoil or decay quickly.

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What does it mean if someone is vulnerable?

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If someone is vulnerable, they can be easily hurt or harmed physically, mentally, or emotionally.

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What does tangible mean?

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Tangible means something that can be touched or physically felt.

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What is a sensible purchase?

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A sensible purchase is something that is practical and reasonable, like comfortable shoes.

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What is the difference between -able and -ible?

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The difference is that -able is more commonly used with English words, while -ible is often used with words derived from Latin.