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tellable

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˈtɛl.ə.bəl/

KK: /ˈtɛləbəl/

adjective
Definition

Something that can be told or narrated.


Example

The story was so interesting that it was definitely tellable.


Comparatives & Superlatives

Comparative: more tellable

Superlative: most tellable


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you heard that story about the old house on Elm Street?
Sloth B
No, I haven't! Is it tellable?
Sloth A
Definitely! It's full of strange happenings and local legends.
Sloth B
That sounds intriguing. I love a good tellable ghost story!

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
narratable
reportable
relatable
Antonyms
uncommunicable
inexpressible
indescribable
Root Explanation

Tellable → It is formed from "tell" (from Old English *tellan*, meaning to count or relate) and "-able" (meaning capable of). The word "tellable" means capable of being told or related.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'tell' which means to relate something, and remember that 'tellable' refers to something that can be related or told.

Visually Confused Words
untellable
tollable
tillable
sellable
fellable
travellable
talliable
stealable
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