Definition

Able to be worked or pressed into a soft mass, often referring to dough or similar materials.

Example

The dough is kneadable, making it easy to shape into bread.

Conversation

I found this new recipe that says the dough is kneadable after just a few minutes.

That sounds interesting! I usually struggle with dough consistency.

Yeah, it’s great when the dough is kneadable and not too sticky.

Definitely! It makes the whole baking process so much easier.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Kneadable → It is formed from "knead" (from Old English *cnedan*, meaning to press or work dough) and "-able" (meaning capable of being). The word "kneadable" means capable of being pressed or worked into a dough.

Memory Tip

Think of the action of 'pressing' ('knead') dough, and remember that 'kneadable' refers to something that can be pressed or worked.

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