collectible
Collectible (adj) means Worth collecting because of rarity, historical interest, or value. Example: “These first-edition comics are highly collectible.”
How to use collectible
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething people seek out and keep, usually because it's rare or holds special value.
Word forms
more collectible comparative, collectibles plural, most collectible superlative
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Etymology
Formed from collect plus the suffix -ible, meaning "able to be".
Synonyms
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Rhymes for collectible
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What does “collectible” mean?
The word “collectible” means worth collecting because of rarity, historical interest, or value. In plain terms, something people seek out and keep, usually because it's rare or holds special value.
How do you pronounce “collectible”?
“Collectible” is pronounced kuh-LEHK-tih-buhl (/kəˈlɛktɪbəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “collectible” in a sentence?
Here is “collectible” used in a sentence: “These first-edition comics are highly collectible.”
What part of speech is “collectible”?
Depending on how it is used, “collectible” can be an adjective and a noun.
How many meanings does “collectible” have?
“Collectible” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: worth collecting because of rarity, historical interest, or value.