bankable

[bang-kuh-buh l]

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adjective

acceptable for processing by a bank: bankable checks and money orders.
considered powerful, prestigious, or stable enough to ensure profitability: Without bankable stars the film script aroused no interest.

Origin of bankable

An Americanism dating back to 1810–20; bank² + -able

Related formsbank·a·bil·i·ty, nounnon·bank·a·ble, adjectiveun·bank·a·ble, adjectiveun·bank·a·ble·ness, nounun·bank·a·bly, adverb

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Related Words for bankability

salability, bankability, marketability

British Dictionary definitions for bankability

bankable

adjective

appropriate for receipt by a bank
dependable or reliablea bankable promise
(esp of a star) likely to ensure the financial success of a film

Derived Formsbankability, noun

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