perpetuable en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /pə(ɹ)ˈpɛt͡ʃʊəbəl/
- /pə(ɹ)ˈpɛtjʊəbəl/
Etymology
From perpetuate + -able.
Meanings
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Capable of being perpetuated or continued.
Varieties are perpetuable, like species.
1860, Asa Gray, The Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more perpetuable | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most perpetuable | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |