Definition

The quality or ability to be communicated or transmitted to others.

Example

The communicability of the disease made it a serious public health concern.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about the communicability of ideas in our discussions?

That's an interesting point; some concepts are easier to share than others.

Right? It makes me wonder how we can improve our communicability when talking about complex topics.

I think using simple examples really helps make things clearer.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Communicability → It is formed from "communicare" (meaning to share or make common) and the suffix "-ability" (meaning the quality of being able to). The word "communicability" refers to the quality of being able to be communicated or shared.

Memory Tip

Think of 'sharing' ('communicare') and the ability to do so ('-ability') — that's what communicability means.

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