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electable

[ ih-lek-tuh-buhl ]
/ ɪˈlɛk tə bəl /
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adjective
capable of, or having a reasonable chance of, being elected, as to public office.
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Origin of electable

First recorded in 1875–80; elect + -able

OTHER WORDS FROM electable

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