Definition

Able to be called forth or brought to mind.

Example

The memories of her childhood were evocable by the smell of fresh cookies.

Conversation

I just heard a song that was so evocable of my childhood.

Really? I love it when music brings back memories.

Yeah, it's amazing how some tunes can be so evocable like that.

Absolutely! It feels like a time machine for the mind.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Evocable is formed from "e-" (meaning out) and "vocare" (meaning to call). The word describes something that can be called out or summoned.

Memory Tip

Think of something that can be 'called out' ('vocare') — that's why evocable means it can be summoned.

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