prescriptible
Americanadjective
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subject to or suitable for prescription.
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depending on or derived from prescription, as a claim or right.
adjective
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subject to prescription
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depending on or derived from prescription
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of prescriptible
From the Medieval Latin word prescrīptibilis, dating back to 1535–45. See prescription, -ible
Example Sentences
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So, starting with the Dodgers’ first-half finale in Detroit last month, Hernández began wearing glasses during games — sporting white-framed spectacles with a prescription lens in the right eye.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 11, 2024
Or Dolph Lundgren lampooning his aging vision by screwing a prescription lens onto his sniper rifle?
From New York Times • Sep. 21, 2023
Since it just pops on and off via a magnet, you can even create an additional custom face cushion for anyone you share the device with as well as add prescription lens inserts.
From The Verge • Feb. 13, 2023
In Anker’s case, it makes it simple to switch the temples to a different frame; polarized, blue-light filtering, and prescription lens options will also be available.
From The Verge • Oct. 13, 2021
Data-science artists give you a prescription lens to focus and magnify those insights, so you can build a better business.
From Forbes • Jun. 30, 2015
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