assignable
Americanadjective
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capable of being specified.
The word has no assignable meaning in our language.
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capable of being attributed.
This work is assignable to a 12th-century poet.
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Law. capable of being assigned.
Other Word Forms
- assignability noun
- assignably adverb
- nonassignability noun
- nonassignable adjective
- nonassignably adverb
- unassignable adjective
- unassignably adverb
Etymology
Origin of assignable
Example Sentences
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It states that “the individual rights … constitute property rights and are freely assignable and licensable, and do not expire upon the death of the individual so protected.”
From Seattle Times
Despite not having “Pro” in the name, the Compact comes with the same customization features as the Split Pad Pro, including assignable back paddles and the option to engage turbo mode for superfast button presses.
From The Verge
It’s ditching support for assignable reminders — “remind Anna to bring in the trash cans this morning” — and location-based ones — “remind me to call Becca when I get to the office.”
From The Verge
Until the end of September, Delta customers will see all middle seats as unavailable or not assignable when booking future travel.
From Fox News
They included: “A number greater than any assignable quantity or countable number,” “Without end” and “Process that never stops.”
From New York Times
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