Definition

Able to be cultivated or farmed, suitable for growing crops.

Example

The farmer was pleased to find that the land was tillable and ready for planting.

Conversation

Have you seen the new farm they bought outside of town?

Yeah, I heard it's really tillable land.

That's great! They can grow so many crops there.

Exactly, it's perfect for their farming plans.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Tillable → It is formed from "till" (from Old English *tilian*, meaning to prepare land for crops) and "-able" (meaning capable of). The word "tillable" means capable of being tilled or prepared for cultivation.

Memory Tip

Think of land that is 'capable of being prepared' for crops — 'till' means to prepare the land, and '-able' indicates it can be done.

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