swallowable en · ADJ
Etymology
Etymology tree English swallow Proto-Indo-European *-dʰlom Proto-Italic *-ðlom Proto-Italic *-ðlis Latin -bilis Latin -ābilis Old French -ablebor. Middle English -able English -able English swallowable From swallow + -able.
Meanings
-
Capable of being swallowed (physically).
Some medical techniques monitor the inside of the body by means of a swallowable miniature camera.
- (of a pill etc) Relatively easy to swallow.
- (broadly, of legislation) Able to be accepted by the electorate.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more swallowable | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most swallowable | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |
Antonyms
unswallowable · unswallowable · unswallowable
Coordinates
Relateds
hard pill to swallow · ingestible · edible · potable · nontoxic