acknowledgeable en · ADJ
Etymology
Etymology tree English acknowledge Proto-Indo-European *-dʰlom Proto-Italic *-ðlom Proto-Italic *-ðlis Latin -bilis Latin -ābilis Old French -ablebor. Middle English -able English -able English acknowledgeable From acknowledge + -able.
Meanings
- Able to be acknowledged.
- Worthy of acknowledgement.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more acknowledgeable | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most acknowledgeable | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |