Words with -able and -ible

Key Notes:

Meaning and Usage

• Both “-able” and “-ible” are suffixes used to form adjectives.
• They mean “capable of,” “suitable for,” or “worthy of.”
• These suffixes often describe something that can be done or has a certain quality.

EXAMPLES :

Words with “-able”

1. Admirable
   • Definition: Deserving respect and approval.
   • Example Sentence: Her dedication to helping others is truly admirable.
2. Believable
   • Definition: Capable of being believed; plausible.
   • Example Sentence: The witness provided a believable account of the incident.

Words with “-ible”

3. Accessible
   • Definition: Able to be reached or entered.
   • Example Sentence: The museum is accessible to people with disabilities.
4. Flexible
   • Definition: Capable of bending easily without breaking; adaptable.
   • Example Sentence: The schedule is flexible to accommodate everyone’s availability.
5. Visible
   • Definition: Able to be seen.
   • Example Sentence: The mountain range is visible from the balcony of our hotel.

FUN FACTS :

History of Words

• The “-able” and “-ible” suffixes have been part of English since the 14th century, showing how language evolves over time.

Word Creation

• Adding “-able” or “-ible” to a word can completely change its meaning! For example, turning “manage” into “manageable” shows how suffixes can alter a base word.

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