discerptible
[ dih-surp-tuh-buhl, -zurp- ]
/ dɪˈsɜrp tə bəl, -ˈzɜrp- /
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adjective
capable of being torn apart; divisible.
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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OTHER WORDS FROM discerptible
dis·cerp·ti·bil·i·ty, dis·cerp·ti·ble·ness, nounWords nearby discerptible
discectomy, discern, discernible, discerning, discernment, discerptible, disc film, disc floret, discharge, dischargee, discharge lamp
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Example sentences from the Web for discerptible
He teaches, that the soul is composed of the finest, and most subtile atoms, consequently discerptible and mortal.
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