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Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.

pairable en · ADJ

Etymology

From pair + -able.

Meanings

  1. Capable of being paired with something else.

Forms

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most pairable Degree=Sup lexicographic
more pairable Degree=Cmp lexicographic

Deriveds

unpairable

pairable en · NOUN

Etymology

From pair + -able.

Meanings

  1. (plural-normally) Either of a pair of matching items, such as clothing.
    • Our travel-wise pairables to see you through spring and beyond. The relaxed cardigan and short-sleeved sweater are perfect mates in a honeycomb knit of ramie/cotton with cable accents. 1985, The New York Times Magazine, page 200:

Forms

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pairables Number=Plur lexicographic