purchasable

[pur-chuh-suh-buhl]

adjective

1. capable of being bought.

2. that may be influenced by bribery; venal.

purchasable

/ ˈpɜːtʃɪsəbəl /

adjective

1. able to be bribed or corrupted

2. able to be bought

Other Word Forms

• purchasability noun
• nonpurchasability noun
• nonpurchasable adjective
• unpurchasable adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of purchasable¹

First recorded in 1605–15; purchase + -able

Example Sentences

But what is clear is Tottenham is currently viewed as a club that is purchasable.

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Metal canisters are easily purchasable in local vape shops and online, even though mass retailers like Amazon and Walmart have pulled listings more recently.

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Amid the sea of purchasable wares, however, are some extraordinary stories, histories and insights.

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Smoking products are purchasable by only those 18 and up in New Zealand.

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Though Titanfall is no longer purchasable, players who already own the game will still be able to play.

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