approvable

[ uh-proo-vuh-buhl ]

adjective

1. capable of being approved.
2. worthy of being approved; commendable.

Other Words From

• ap·prova·bili·ty noun
• ap·prova·bly adverb
• unap·prova·ble adjective
• unap·prova·bly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of approvable¹

1400–50; late Middle English. See approve, -able

Example Sentences

Whereas notwithstanding the solid reason or confirmed experience of any man, is very approvable in what profession soever.

From Project Gutenberg

And is, in fact, approvable as a practical officer and soldier, by the strictest judge then living.

From Project Gutenberg