Definition

Suitable or able to be cut down, especially referring to trees.

Example

The forest is filled with fellable trees that can be harvested for timber.

Conversation

Did you see that tree in the park?

Yeah, it looks quite fellable to me.

I was thinking they might need to cut it down soon.

I agree! It could be a safety hazard if it falls.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Fellable → It is formed from "fell" (from Old English *fellan*, meaning to cause to fall) and "-able" (meaning capable of). The word "fellable" means capable of being caused to fall or able to be felled.

Memory Tip

Think of something that can be made to 'fall' ('fell') and that it is 'capable of' ('-able') being done. This helps you remember that 'fellable' refers to something that can be caused to fall.

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