Definition

Capable of being printed or made available to the public.

Example

The author's manuscript was finally deemed publishable after several revisions.

Conversation

Have you finished your article for the magazine yet?

Not yet, but I'm working on making it publishable.

I can help you edit it if you want to make it ready.

That would be great! I just need it to be publishable by next week.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Publishable → It is formed from "publish" (from Latin "publicare", meaning to make public) and "-able" (meaning capable of). The word "publishable" means capable of being made public or suitable for publication.

Memory Tip

Think of something that can be made 'public' ('publicare') and is 'capable' of being shared with others.

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