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Abel, able, -able
Abel (AY buhl) (noun)
In the Bible, the second son of Adam and Eve, murdered by his older brother Cain: "Cain talked with Abel his brother; and it came to pass, when they were in the field, that Cain rose up against Abel his brother, and slew him." Genesis 4:8.
able (AY buhl) (adjective)
1. Having enough power, skill, or means to do something; capable: Neil claimed that his cat was able to see in the dark.
2. Having more power or skill than usual; skillful: Joan Gilbert was an able teacher for more than 40 years.
2. Having more power or skill than usual; skillful: Joan Gilbert was an able teacher for more than 40 years.
-able (uh buhl; depending on the word to which it is attached) (a suffix that forms adjectives)
A suffix that forms adjectives from verbs and nouns: Crystal's family was very comfortable sitting around the fireplace and listening to the beautiful recorded music.
Do you think you are able to tell the Biblical story of Cain and Abel without becoming uncomfortable about the horror of death by violence?
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Confusing Words Clarified: Group A; Homonyms, Homophones, Homographs, Synonyms, Polysemes, etc.
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-able (uh buhl; depending on the word to which it is attached)
A suffix that forms adjectives from verbs and nouns.
1. That which can be — ed: Enjoyable = that which can be enjoyed.
2. Giving —; suitable for —: Comfortable = giving comfort.
3. Inclined to — ed: Peaceable = inclined to peace.
4. Deserving to be — ed: Lovable = deserving to be loved.
5. Liable to be — ed: Breakable = liable to be broken.
1. That which can be — ed: Enjoyable = that which can be enjoyed.
2. Giving —; suitable for —: Comfortable = giving comfort.
3. Inclined to — ed: Peaceable = inclined to peace.
4. Deserving to be — ed: Lovable = deserving to be loved.
5. Liable to be — ed: Breakable = liable to be broken.
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“-able”
(Latin: a suffix; expressing capacity, fitness to do that which can be handled or managed, suitable skills to accomplish something; capable of being done, something which can be finished, etc.)