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endowable

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ɪnˈdaʊ̯əbl̩/

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adj

Meaning 1

Eligible for endowment; able to be endowed or endowed upon.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable, rare

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adj

Meaning 2

Entitled to receive or eligible for dower; dowable.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: historical, not-comparable

Topics: law

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History

Etymology

From Middle English endowable; equivalent to endow + -able.