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speakable

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˈspiːkəbl/

KK: /ˈspikəbl/

adjective
Definition

Something that can be talked about or discussed without being considered inappropriate or taboo.


Example

The topic of climate change is now considered speakable in many circles.


Conversation
Sloth A
I think it's important to talk about speakable topics that matter to us.
Sloth B
Absolutely! Some things are so taboo, they never get discussed.
Sloth A
Right? It would be great if we could make everything speakable without fear.
Sloth B
Exactly, open conversations can really help us understand each other better.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
verbal
articulate
expressible
Antonyms
taboo
unutterable
inexpressible
Root Explanation

Speakable → It is formed from "speak" (from Old English "specan", meaning to utter words) and "-able" (meaning capable of). The word "speakable" means capable of being spoken or able to be expressed in words.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'speak' which means to utter words, and remember that 'speakable' refers to something that can be expressed in words.

Visually Confused Words
unspeakable
bespeakable
sperable
sparable
shakable
sealable
packable
unspeakably
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