Definition

In a way that makes something suitable for sale or easy to sell.

Example

The product was designed saleably to attract more customers.

Conversation

Have you seen how they display the products in that new store?

Yeah, everything looks so appealing, almost saleably arranged!

I know, right? It really makes me want to buy something.

Exactly! They definitely know how to market their items well.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Saleably → It is formed from "sale" (from Old English *sala*, meaning a transaction or exchange) and "-ably" (meaning in a manner that is). The word "saleably" means in a manner that is suitable for sale or can be sold.

Memory Tip

Think of a transaction or exchange ('sale') and how something can be done 'in a manner' ('-ably') that makes it suitable for selling.

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