securable

adjective

se·​cur·​able
sə̇ˈkyu̇rəbəl,
sēˈ-
: capable of being secured : obtainable
fellowships securable by promising college graduates

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1658, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of securable was circa 1658

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“Securable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/securable. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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