arable
What is another word for arable? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Adjective — Describing land that can be ploughed and used to grow crops.
Antonyms
inarable
How to use arable
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
arable land
arable farming
arable crops
arable farmer
Arable is a standard term in farming and agricultural writing.
Etymology
Arable came into English through Middle English and Middle French from Old French, going back to the Latin word arabilis, formed from aro, meaning "to plough", and the suffix -bilis, meaning "able to be done". It is related to the English word earable, which has the same meaning.
Full origin of arable →Frequently asked questions
What does arable mean?
Arable describes land that can be ploughed and used to grow crops.
What is the opposite of arable?
The opposite of arable is inarable, meaning land that cannot be ploughed or farmed.
Where does the word arable come from?
It comes from the Latin word arabilis, built from the verb aro, meaning "to plough", and reached English through French.
