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The suffix is spelled -able or -ible depending on the vowel in the stem of the Latin word it is affixed to. For example Latin abominare gives abominable, and eligere gives eligible. Generally, when attached to non-Latin English words, the form is -able
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What is the suffix of irresponsible?
-si and -ble are the suffixes of irresponsible
What does suffixes -able and -ible mean?
Both -able and -ible mean to be able or capable. For example:audible - able to beheardvisible - able to be seenacceptable - able to satisfy a requirement or meet a particular need
When the root is not a full word use?
use able and ible
What part of speech ends with the suffixes -able and -ible?
Adjective
What is the affix element definition of incredible?
ible is the affix and not able to belive
Words ending in ible or able beginning with y?
There are hundreds of words end in ible and able. However, there are no words in the English language that begin with the letter y and end in ible or able.
What is the rule about able and ible words?
Words ending in "-able" are usually suitable for converting a verb into an adjective (e.g., readable, drinkable), while words ending in "-ible" are often used to convert a noun into an adjective (e.g., legible, visible). Both suffixes generally mean capable of or worthy of.
What is the suffix of irresponsible?
-si and -ble are the suffixes of irresponsible
What does suffixes -able and -ible mean?
Both -able and -ible mean to be able or capable. For example:audible - able to beheardvisible - able to be seenacceptable - able to satisfy a requirement or meet a particular need
What does the prefix ible mean?
The prefix "ible" means "capable of" or "able to be." It is commonly added to verbs to form adjectives that describe the ability or potential to do something.
What is the correct root word for exhaust-ible or -able?
The root word for exhaustible or -able is "exhaust." It refers to using up or depleting a resource completely.
What is a synonym for welcoming with an ible or able ending?
Inviting.
When the root is not a full word use?
use able and ible
What part of speech ends with the suffixes -able and -ible?
Adjective
Which of the following suffixes means capable of being?
-able (or -ible)
What is the affix element definition of incredible?
ible is the affix and not able to belive
What is the rule of adding ible and able?
Generally, when a root word ends in a silent "e," the suffix "-able" is added (e.g. fix → fixable). If the root word does not end in a silent "e" and is not a whole word on its own, then the suffix "-ible" is added (e.g. prevent → preventible).
