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fixable

FIHKS-uh-buhl

Fixable (adj) means Able to be repaired or corrected. Example: “Luckily, the damage to the engine was fixable.”

adj
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Able to be repaired or corrected.
"Luckily, the damage to the engine was fixable."

How to use fixable

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomething that can still be repaired or put right.

Common pairings
easily fixable a fixable problem

Word forms

more fixable comparative, most fixable superlative

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Etymology

From "fix" plus the suffix "-able," meaning "capable of."

Rhymes for fixable

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Frequently asked questions

What does “fixable” mean?

The word “fixable” means able to be repaired or corrected. In plain terms, something that can still be repaired or put right.

How do you pronounce “fixable”?

“Fixable” is pronounced FIHKS-uh-buhl (/ˈfɪks.ə.bəl/ in IPA).

How do you use “fixable” in a sentence?

Here is “fixable” used in a sentence: “Luckily, the damage to the engine was fixable.”

What part of speech is “fixable”?

“Fixable” is an adjective.

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