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What are words end with suffix - able?

The suffix "-able" is used to form adjectives, meaning "capable of being" or "suitable for." Here are some examples:

General:

* Adorable: Capable of being adored

* Accessible: Capable of being accessed

* Acceptable: Capable of being accepted

* Adaptable: Capable of being adapted

* Agreeable: Capable of being agreed to

* Breakable: Capable of being broken

* Changeable: Capable of being changed

* Comfortable: Capable of providing comfort

* Conceivable: Capable of being conceived

* Considerable: Capable of being considered

* Durable: Capable of lasting a long time

* Edible: Capable of being eaten

* Forgivable: Capable of being forgiven

* Measurable: Capable of being measured

* Negotiable: Capable of being negotiated

* Observable: Capable of being observed

* Possible: Capable of being possible

* Predictable: Capable of being predicted

* Reversible: Capable of being reversed

* Saleable: Capable of being sold

* Sustainable: Capable of being sustained

* Taxable: Capable of being taxed

* Understandable: Capable of being understood

* Usable: Capable of being used

Specific to particular areas:

* Collectible: Worth collecting

* Detectable: Capable of being detected

* Manageable: Capable of being managed

* Portable: Capable of being carried

* Readable: Capable of being read

* Removable: Capable of being removed

* Reproducible: Capable of being reproduced

* Separable: Capable of being separated

* Solvable: Capable of being solved

* Transferable: Capable of being transferred

* Writable: Capable of being written

And many more!

Remember that words ending in "-able" are not always adjectives. Some verbs can also end in "-able", such as "enable" or "disable".

If you need more examples or have specific categories in mind, feel free to ask!

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