Definition

Something that can be extracted from the ground, usually referring to minerals or resources.

Example

The geologist identified a minable area rich in copper.

Conversation

Did you know that some areas in the mountains have minable resources?

Really? I’ve always been curious about what can be found there.

Yeah, they say there's a minable seam of gold in that region.

That sounds exciting! We should plan a trip and check it out.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Minable → It is formed from "mine" (from Old English *mynan*, meaning to extract minerals or resources) and "-able" (meaning capable of). The word "minable" refers to something that is capable of being mined or extracted.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'mine' which means to extract resources, and remember that 'minable' describes something that can be extracted.

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