Definition

Able to be used for growing crops or raising animals.

Example

The land is very farmable, making it ideal for agriculture.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about how much land is actually farmable?

Yeah, it's surprising to see how much land is wasted.

I read somewhere that we could produce more food if we utilized farmable areas better.

Absolutely! It could really help with food shortages.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Farmable → It is formed from "farm" (from Old French *ferme*, meaning an enclosed piece of land for cultivation) and "-able" (meaning capable of). The word "farmable" means capable of being farmed or cultivated.

Memory Tip

Think of an 'enclosed piece of land' ('farm') that is 'capable' ('-able') of being cultivated — that's what farmable means.

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