-able |
capable or worthy of being the object of (such) an action. [2/3 definitions] |
absorbent |
capable of absorbing. [1/2 definitions] |
accelerant |
a substance capable of accelerating a process, such as the spreading of a fire. |
actable |
capable of being acted, as a role or a play. |
active |
capable of constant or quick movement. [1/7 definitions] |
adaptive |
capable of or suitable for adapting. |
admissible |
capable or deserving of being admitted or conceded; allowable, esp. in a legal sense. |
allergen |
any substance capable of causing an allergic reaction. |
allergenic |
capable of causing an allergic reaction. |
allowable |
capable of being allowed; permissible. |
alterable |
capable of being changed or altered. |
amenable |
capable of or open to a test or judgment. [1/3 definitions] |
amphibian |
a vehicle that is capable of operating on both land and water. [2/4 definitions] |
amylopsin |
an enzyme produced by the pancreas, capable of converting starch into sugar. |
anaerobe |
any of various microorganisms, such as certain bacteria, that are capable of living without air or oxygen. |
anaphrodisiac |
causing or capable of causing a decrease in sexual desire. [2 definitions] |
antiabortion |
opposed to the termination of human pregnancy by removal of the fetus before it is capable of surviving. |
applicable |
relevant or appropriate to a given situation; capable of being applied. |
appreciable |
capable of being perceived, measured, or estimated. |
appreciative |
feeling or capable of feeling gratitude or appreciation. |
arable |
of land, capable of yielding crops when cultivated. [1/2 definitions] |