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construable

American

[kuhn-stroo-uh-buhl] / kənˈstru ə bəl /

adjective

capable of being construed.

Other Word Forms

construability noun
nonconstruability noun
nonconstruable adjective
unconstruable adjective

Etymology

Origin of construable

First recorded in 1650–60; construe + -able

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