Definition

Able to be forced or required to do something.

Example

The witness was deemed compellable to testify in court.

Conversation

Do you think people are compellable to change their habits?

Definitely! Sometimes, it just takes the right motivation.

Yeah, I believe that certain situations make us more compellable than others.

Exactly! Life events really push us to adapt and grow.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Compellable → It is formed from "com-" (meaning together) and "pellere" (meaning to drive or push). The word "compellable" means able to be compelled or driven together to do something.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'driven together' ('com-') to do something — that's why compellable means able to be compelled.

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