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English
Etymology
From stop + -able.
Pronunciation
Adjective
stoppable (comparative more stoppable, superlative most stoppable)
- Capable of being stopped.
1927 March 14, “Chesty Child”, in Time:That is why some say that Mr. Stewart is the toughest and least stoppable fullback in the oil field.
2003 December 15, Bill Edgar, “Wolves' plight worsens”, in Times Online, UK:“All the goals were stoppable,” Dave Jones, the Wolves manager, said.
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