knowable
knowable · more knowable · most knowable
Capable of being known, understood or comprehendedCapable of being known, understood or comprehended.
» The proto-language of Afroasiatic is not well understood, and it's not clear how knowable it is at all.
Meaning
1 sensesCapable of being known, understood or comprehended.
capable of being known
Examples
1 sentencesThe proto-language of Afroasiatic is not well understood, and it's not clear how knowable it is at all.
Translations
4 languagesOrigin
Attested since the 15th century; know + -ableAttested since the 15th century; know + -able
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Forms
more knowable, most knowable| Comparative | more knowable Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most knowable Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
3 synonymsClose in meaning
- capable of being known:cognizablecognisablecognoscible
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
5 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form