Definition

Relating to something that can be made larger or greater in amount, size, or degree.

Example

The budget is increasable if we find additional funding sources.

Conversation

I think the number of people who enjoy hiking is increasable every year.

Definitely! More people are looking for outdoor activities now.

Yeah, and with the right marketing, we can really boost that interest.

Exactly! It’s all about showing them how fun it can be.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Increasable → It is formed from "in-" (meaning not) and "creasable" (from the root "creare" meaning to create or grow, with the suffix "-able" meaning capable of). The word "increasable" means capable of being increased or grown.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'capable of being grown' — 'creasable' comes from 'create' or 'grow', and the 'in-' means not, so 'increasable' refers to something that can indeed be increased.

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