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abandonable

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Able to be abandoned; suitable for abandonment.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • In place of this distinction he suggests a gradation of more or less readily abandonable sentences [...]

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From abandon + -able.

Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: opgeefbaar — able to be abandoned
  • French: abandonnable — able to be abandoned
  • Italian: abbandonabile — able to be abandoned
  • Portuguese: abandonável — able to be abandoned
  • Romanian: abandonabil — able to be abandoned
  • Spanish: abandonable — able to be abandoned