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English
Etymology
Attested since the 15th century; know + -able
Pronunciation
Adjective
knowable (comparative more knowable, superlative most knowable)
- Capable of being known, understood or comprehended.
2011, Shehan Karunatilaka, Chinaman: The Legend of Pradeep Mathew, Jonathan Cape, page 138:Some things are not knowable. If Pradeep Mathew had played for India or England, would he have gone on to be the greatest spinner of all time? Not knowable. How many poor bastards have perished in this bed before me? Not knowable.
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Translations
capable of being known, understood or comprehended
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