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Sound
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adj
Capable of being stressed, or emphasized in speech.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
Topics: human-sciences, linguistics, sciences
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adj
Of construction materials, able to be subject to physical stress.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
Topics: business, construction, manufacturing
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History
From stress + -able.
