swallowable

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English

Etymology

From swallow +‎ -able.

Adjective

swallowable (comparative more swallowable, superlative most swallowable)

  1. Capable of being swallowed (physically).
    Antonym: unswallowable
    Some medical techniques monitor the inside of the body by means of a swallowable miniature camera.
  2. (of a pill etc) Relatively easy to swallow.
    Antonym: unswallowable
    Coordinate term: chewable
  3. (by extension, of legislation) Able to be accepted by the electorate.
    Antonym: unswallowable
    Hyponym: hard to swallow

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