Adding the suffix able to a word is what part of speech?

Adding the suffix "-able" to a word typically creates an adjective.

Here's why:

* "-able" indicates capability or possibility: Words ending in "-able" usually describe something's ability to be done or something's potential for being acted upon. For example:

* "Breakable" means capable of being broken.

* "Readable" means capable of being read.

* "Manageable" means capable of being managed.

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