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certifiable
[ sur-tuh-fahy-uh-buhl, sur-tuh-fahy- ]
/ ˈsɜr təˌfaɪ ə bəl, ˌsɜr təˈfaɪ- /
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adjective
capable of being certified.
legally committable to a mental institution.
Sometimes Facetious. fit or ready for an insane asylum.
uncontrollable; insane: a certifiable desire.
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OTHER WORDS FROM certifiable
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certifiable
/ (ˈsɜːtɪˌfaɪəbəl) /
adjective
capable of being certified
fit to be certified as insane
Derived forms of certifiable
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