testable

1 of 2

adjective (1)

test·​able ˈte-stə-bəl 

1

: qualified (as by being legally capable) to bear witness or make a will

2

: disposable by will

testable

2 of 2

adjective (2)

test·​able ˈte-stə-bəl 

: capable of being tested : confirmable

Word History

Etymology

Adjective (1)

Latin testabilis, from testari to be a witness, make a will + -abilis -able

Adjective (2)

test entry 2 + -able

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Rhymes for testable

• contestable
• detestable
• digestible
• suggestible
• incontestable
• indigestible