countable

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adjective

count·​able ˈkau̇n-tə-bəl 

: capable of being counted

especially : capable of being put into one-to-one correspondence with the positive integers

a countable set

countability

ˌkau̇n-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

noun

countably

ˈkau̇n-tə-blē 

adverb

countability

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noun

count·​abil·​i·​ty ˌkau̇n-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

ˌkau̇-nə-

: the quality or state of being countable

Examples of countable in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The new numbers are that hidden wave now becoming countable. — John Drake, Forbes.com, 19 May 2026

In my opinion, this situation of undecidability can only be avoided if the structure of space and time is discrete — that is, characterized by a countable infinity of points only. — Quanta Magazine, 18 May 2026

Families can also create irrevocable trusts to remove countable assets towards Medicaid qualification, but remember, irrevocable trusts are usually unchangeable. — Medora Lee, USA Today, 9 May 2026

The Broncos are currently sitting at 93 countable players on the offseason roster, over the offseason limit of 90. — Luca Evans, Denver Post, 7 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1581, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for countable

• accountable
• demountable
• uncountable
• insurmountable
• unaccountable