Definition

Able to be given food or to receive food.

Example

The animals in the zoo are feedable by the staff during feeding time.

Conversation

I just got a new pet, and it's so feedable!

That's great! What kind of pet did you get?

It's a little rabbit, and it loves to eat fresh vegetables.

Sounds adorable! I bet it will be a fun challenge to keep it feedable.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Feedable → It is formed from "feed" (from Old English *fēdan*, meaning to give food) and "-able" (meaning capable of). The word "feedable" means capable of being fed or suitable for feeding.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'capable of being fed' — 'feed' means to give food, and '-able' indicates the ability to do so.

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