What does the suffix -iable mean?

The suffix "-iable" indicates capability, suitability, or tendency. It is often used to form adjectives that describe something's ability to be acted upon or to do something.

Here are some examples:

* Changeable: Capable of changing

* Comfortable: Suitable for comfort

* Edible: Capable of being eaten

* Flexible: Capable of bending or being bent

* Negotiable: Open to discussion and change

* Reliable: Capable of being trusted or depended on

* Visible: Capable of being seen

The suffix "-iable" often implies a positive quality, but it can also be used to describe negative qualities, such as "breakable" or "irritable."