Definition

Able to be tolerated or endured; not too bad or difficult to handle.

Example

The conditions were sufferable, allowing us to continue our work despite the challenges.

Conversation

How was your weekend?

It was pretty good, but the weather was only just sufferable.

Yeah, I know what you mean; sometimes the heat can be hard to handle.

Exactly! Thankfully, we found some shade and made the best of it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Sufferable → It is formed from "suffer" (from Latin *sufferre*, meaning to bear or endure) and "-able" (meaning capable of). The word "sufferable" means capable of being endured or tolerated.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'suffer' which means to bear something, and remember that 'sufferable' refers to something that can be tolerated or endured.

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