attemptable en · ADJ
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *h₂éd Proto-Italic *ad Proto-Italic *ad- Latin ad- Latin temptō Latin attemptōder. Old French atempterbor. Middle English attempten English attempt Proto-Indo-European *-dʰlom Proto-Italic *-ðlom Proto-Italic *-ðlis Latin -bilis Latin -ābilis Old French -ablebor. Middle English -able English -able English attemptable From attempt + -able.
Meanings
- Capable of being attempted, tried, or attacked.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most attemptable | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more attemptable | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |