tearable

adjective

tear·​able ˈta(a)rəbəl How to pronounce tearable (audio)
ˈter-
: capable of being torn : readily torn
tearableness noun
plural -es

Word History

Etymology

tear entry 3 + -able

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“Tearable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tearable. Accessed 30 Dec. 2025.

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