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decodable

adj · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Pronunciation

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  • UK: [dɪˈkəʊdəbəɫ]

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adj

Meaning 1

Able to be read using a certain set of reading knowledge.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Decodable books are sold in packs, with more letter combinations appearing in each successive book.

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adj

Meaning 2

Of a code, having a non-singular extension; being a lossless encoding.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: computing, engineering, information-theory, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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adj

Meaning 3

capable of being decoded

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

Etymology tree English decode Proto-Indo-European *-dhlom Proto-Indo-European *-dhlis Proto-Italic *-ðlis Latin -bilis Latin -ābilis Old French -ablebor. Middle English -able English -able English decodable From decode + -able.