4.3.10

Capable & Relating

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Ble - Capable

Words ending in 'ble' generally mean something is capable of being that way.

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Edible

  • If something is edible, it's able to be eaten.
    • Example: The soup was past its sell-by date, but it was still edible.
    • Alternative: The soup was past its sell-by date, but you could still eat it.
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Disposable

  • If something's disposable, it can be thrown away.
    • Example: Do you prefer using disposable razors, or ones with replaceable heads?
    • Alternative: Do you prefer using razors you can throw away, or ones with replaceable heads?
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Lovable

  • If something is lovable, it's capable of being loved.
    • Example: Shaggy was such a lovable dog.
    • Alternative: Shaggy was such a wonderful dog.
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Measurable

  • If something is measurable, you can measure it.
    • Example: A pencil is measurable; emotions are not.
    • Alternative: A pencil can be measured; emotions cannot.
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Excitable

  • If something is excitable, it gets excited.
    • Example: Harold was very excitable around new people.
    • Alternative: Harold often got very excited around new people.

Al - Relating To

Words ending in 'al' often mean relating to something.

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Regional

  • Regional means relating to the region.
    • Example: In 2018, Italy held regional elections.
    • Alternative: In 2018, Italy held elections for different regions.
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Coastal

  • Coastal means relating to the coast.
    • Example: Blackpool is a coastal city.
    • Alternative: Blackpool is a city on the coast.
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Controversial

  • Controversial means relating to public disagreement (controversy).
    • Example: Roger has made some controversial statements about women in the past.
    • Alternative: Roger has made some contestable statements about women in the past.
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Skeletal

  • Skeletal means relating to a skeleton.
    • Example: Suzie was skeletally thin.
    • Alternative: Suzie looked like a skeleton she was so thin.
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Professional

  • Professional means relating to work (a profession).
    • Example: Sammy had three years of professional experience.
    • Alternative: Sammy had three years' work experience.
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Traditional

  • Traditional means relating to tradition or an aspect of tradition.
    • Example: Ruby was determined not to be a traditional housewife.
    • Alternative: Ruby was determined not to be a usual housewife.

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