Definition

Able to be confused with something else or misunderstood due to similarity.

Example

The instructions were so unclear that they were mistakable for a different task.

Conversation

I think the instructions were a bit mistakable this time.

Yeah, I got confused too when I read them.

It’s frustrating because we usually understand them easily.

Exactly! Next time, we should ask for clarification right away.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Mistakable → It is formed from "mistake" (from Old French *mistake*, meaning to misunderstand or misinterpret) and "-able" (meaning capable of). The word "mistakable" means capable of being misunderstood or misinterpreted.

Memory Tip

Think of something that can be 'misunderstood' ('mistake') and that it is 'capable of' ('-able') being confused.

Visually Confused Words