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What does the suffix -ible mean in word irresistible and is it an adverb or adjective?

Here's the breakdown:

* -ible is a suffix that means "capable of being" or "able to be".

* In the word "irresistible", it indicates that something cannot be resisted, meaning it's impossible to resist.

Irresistible is an adjective, describing a noun. For example:

* "The chocolate cake was irresistible." (Describing the cake)

* "He had an irresistible charm." (Describing his charm)

Let me know if you have any other word suffixes you'd like to explore!

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