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decidability

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

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  • UK: /dɪˌsaɪdəˈbɪlɪti/
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noun

Meaning 1

The state or condition of being decidable.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Topics: computer, computing, engineering, human-sciences, logic, mathematics, natural-sciences, philosophy, physical-sciences, science, sciences

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Etymology tree English decide Proto-Indo-European *-tḗr Proto-Indo-European *-dhlom Proto-Indo-European *-dhlis Proto-Italic *-ðlis Latin -bilis Latin -ābilis Proto-Indo-European *-teh2 Proto-Indo-European *-ts Proto-Indo-European *-teh2ts Proto-Italic *-tāts Latin -tās Latin -abilitas Middle French -abletébor. Middle English -ablete English -ability English decidability From decide + -ability.

Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: ratkaistavuus — the state of being decidable
  • French: décidabilité — the state of being decidable
  • German: Entscheidbarkeit — the state of being decidable
  • Hebrew: כריעות (kri'út) — the state of being decidable
  • Romanian: decidabilitate — the state of being decidable