adj

certifiable

Certifiable (adj) means able to be officially confirmed or verified. Example: “The accountant provided certifiable proof of the company's earnings.”

adj

Able to be officially confirmed or verified.

"The accountant provided certifiable proof of the company's earnings."

Informal: so irrational or extreme in behavior as to seem mentally ill; crazy.

"He's certifiable if he thinks that plan will work."

How to Use Certifiable

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAble to be officially proven, or (informally) so crazy it seems clinical.

When to use it

The "crazy" sense is informal and can be seen as flippant about mental illness — use carefully.

Word Forms

more certifiable comparative, certifiables plural, most certifiable superlative

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Etymology

Formed from certify + -able.

Rhymes for certifiable

able fable cable table sable gable viable liable stable unable usable enable

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “certifiable” mean?

The word “certifiable” means able to be officially confirmed or verified. In plain terms, able to be officially proven, or (informally) so crazy it seems clinical.

How do you use “certifiable” in a sentence?

Here is “certifiable” used in a sentence: “The accountant provided certifiable proof of the company's earnings.”

What part of speech is “certifiable”?

“Certifiable” is an adjective.

How many meanings does “certifiable” have?

“Certifiable” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: able to be officially confirmed or verified.