Definition

Able to be organized into categories or groups based on shared characteristics.

Example

The data collected from the survey is classifiable into different age groups.

Conversation

Did you find the new study materials easy to sort through?

Yeah, most of them were pretty classifiable into different topics.

That's great! I always struggle with organizing my notes.

You should try categorizing them; it makes everything more classifiable.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Classifiable → It is formed from "class" (from Latin "classis", meaning a group or category) and "-ifiable" (from Latin "-ificare", meaning to make or to cause). The word "classifiable" means capable of being categorized or grouped into classes.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'class' as a group and '-ifiable' as making something possible. This helps you remember that 'classifiable' means something that can be grouped into a category.

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