Definition

Able to be issued or distributed, often referring to documents, currency, or securities that can be formally provided or released.

Example

The company announced that new shares are issuable to investors next month.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new stocks that are issuable?

Yeah, I read something about that; they could be a good investment.

I wonder if they’ll actually be issuable for everyone soon.

I hope so! It would be nice to have more options available.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Issuable is formed from "issue" (from Old French *issir*, meaning to go out or to come forth) and "-able" (meaning capable of or suitable for). The word "issuable" means capable of being issued or released.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'capable of being released' — 'issue' means to come forth, and '-able' indicates suitability.

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