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habitable

HABIH-tuhbl

Habitable (adjective) means Suitable to live in; safe and workable as a home or environment. Example: “After the repairs, the old cottage was finally habitable again.”

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Suitable to live in; safe and workable as a home or environment.
"After the repairs, the old cottage was finally habitable again."
"Scientists are searching for habitable planets beyond our solar system."

How to use habitable

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishFit to live in.

Common pairings
habitable zone habitable planet barely habitable

Word forms

more habitable comparative, most habitable superlative

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Etymology

From Latin habitabilis, from habitare ("to dwell"), the root behind "inhabit" and "habitat."

Origin: Latin

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Frequently asked questions

What does “habitable” mean?

The word “habitable” means suitable to live in; safe and workable as a home or environment. In plain terms, fit to live in.

How do you pronounce “habitable”?

“Habitable” is pronounced HABIH-tuhbl (/ˈhæbɪtəbəl/ in IPA).

How do you use “habitable” in a sentence?

Here is “habitable” used in a sentence: “After the repairs, the old cottage was finally habitable again.”

What is another word for “habitable”?

Words with a similar meaning to “habitable” include inhabitable.

What is the opposite of “habitable”?

The opposite of “habitable” — its antonyms — are unhabitable and uninhabitable.

What part of speech is “habitable”?

“Habitable” is an adjective.

Where does the word “habitable” come from?

The word “habitable” comes from Latin. From Latin habitabilis, from habitare ("to dwell"), the root behind "inhabit" and "habitat.".

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