Definition

Able to be requested or arranged in a specific sequence or manner.

Example

The items on the menu are orderable, so you can choose what you want.

Conversation

Have you seen that new menu? I heard everything is orderable now.

Really? That sounds amazing!

Yeah, it makes it so much easier to choose what to eat.

Definitely! I love when things are orderable like that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Orderable → It is formed from "order" (from Old French *ordre*, meaning arrangement or sequence) and "-able" (meaning capable of). The word "orderable" means capable of being arranged or organized.

Memory Tip

Think of something that can be arranged or organized — that's what 'orderable' means, as it comes from 'order' for arrangement and '-able' for capable.

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