Definition

Able to be supplied with water for growing crops or plants.

Example

The farmer was pleased to find that the land was irrigable, allowing him to grow more crops.

Conversation

Did you know that part of the desert is actually irrigable?

Really? I thought it was just dry land everywhere!

Yeah, they found ways to make some areas suitable for farming.

That's amazing! I wonder what crops they could grow there.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Irrigable → It is formed from "irrigare" (meaning to water) and the suffix "-able" (meaning capable of). The word "irrigable" means capable of being watered or suitable for irrigation.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'irrigate' which means to water, and remember that 'irrigable' refers to land that can be watered.

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