Definition

Able to be climbed or moved up.

Example

The mountain trail is steep but ascendable for experienced hikers.

Conversation

Did you see that mountain trail?

Yeah, it looks really nice and ascendable.

I think we should hike it this weekend!

Definitely! It sounds like a fun adventure.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Ascendable → It is formed from "ascendere" (from Latin, meaning to climb or go up) and the suffix "-able" (meaning capable of or suitable for). The word "ascendable" means capable of being climbed or able to be ascended.

Memory Tip

Think of 'climbing up' ('ascendere') and being 'capable of' ('-able') — that's why ascendable means something that can be climbed.

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