chargeable

American  

[chahr-juh-buhl] / ˈtʃɑr dʒə bəl /

adjective

1. that may or should be charged.

   chargeable duty.

2. liable to be accused or held responsible; indictable.

   He was held chargeable for the theft.

3. liable to become a charge on the public.

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chargeable British  

/ ˈtʃɑːdʒəbəl /

adjective

1. charged or liable to be charged

2. liable to result in a legal charge

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Other Word Forms

• chargeability
  noun
• chargeableness
  noun
• nonchargeable
  adjective
• unchargeable
  adjective
• chargeably
  adverb

Etymology

Origin of chargeable

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at charge, -able

Example Sentences

Lithium-ion batteries have become exceedingly common amid a proliferation of chargeable electronics, including smartphones, laptops, headphones, e-cigarettes, vacuums and e-bikes.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

“She has no special immunity. Any witness who testifies falsely under oath is chargeable with perjury.”

From Salon • Feb. 12, 2026

The 29-foot-long recreational vehicle has chargeable lithium batteries and a back-up generator to power the climate-controlled mobile library.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 16, 2023

When most people think of an e-bike, they picture what is essentially a normal push bicycle with a small chargeable motor fitted to make it easier for the user to turn the pedals.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2023

Not one Penny, replied the Spark; Well thought on, says his Uncle, Courtship is chargeable, here is Half a Crown, pray make good Use of it.

From The Levellers A Dialogue Between Two Young Ladies, Concerning Matrimony, Proposing an Act for Enforcing Marriage, for the Equality of Matches, and Taxing Single Persons by Anonymous