Definition

Able to be chosen or selected from a group.

Example

The ripe fruits on the tree are pickable and ready for harvest.

Conversation

Did you see that tree full of apples over there?

Yeah, they look so delicious! Are they pickable?

I think so, but we should check if they're ripe first.

Good idea! I can't wait to grab some fresh apples.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Pickable → It is formed from "pick" (from Old English "piccan", meaning to pluck or gather) and "-able" (meaning capable of being). The word "pickable" means capable of being picked or gathered.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'capable of being gathered' — 'pick' means to gather, and '-able' indicates the ability to do so.

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