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What is the meaning of greek and latin root word ible?

The root word "ible" comes from the Latin "ibilis" which means "capable of being" or "able to be". It's often used to form adjectives that describe something that can be done or experienced.

Here are some examples:

* Visible: Capable of being seen.

* Audible: Capable of being heard.

* Edible: Capable of being eaten.

* Flexible: Capable of being bent.

* Terrible: Capable of causing terror.

The "ible" ending is a common suffix in English, adding a sense of possibility or potential to a word.

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