superable

adjective

su·​per·​a·​ble ˈsü-p(ə-)rə-bəl How to pronounce superable (audio)
: capable of being overcome or conquered
superableness noun
superably adverb

Word History

Etymology

Latin superabilis, from superare to surmount — more at insuperable

First Known Use

1629, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of superable was in 1629

Dictionary Entries Near superable

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“Superable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/superable. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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