Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

knowable

[ˈnoʊəbɫ̩]

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.23 in modern English

Syllables: know-able
IPA: [ˈnoʊəbɫ̩]

17

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Capable of being known, understood or comprehended.

Example Sentences

"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."

Etymology

Attested since the 15th century; know + -able

Word Breakdown

Suffix: know

Regional Pronunciation

American English: [ˈnoʊəbɫ̩]
British English: [ˈnəʊəbɫ̩]

Inflected Forms

more knowable (comparative) most knowable (superlative)

Derived Forms

knowableness knowably nonknowable

Frequently Paired Words

knowability

Synonyms

cognizable cognisable cognoscible

Antonyms

unknowable

Rhymes With

unknowable throwable stowable

Questions

How do you pronounce knowable?: The recorded pronunciation is [ˈnoʊəbɫ̩].
What does knowable mean?: Capable of being known, understood or comprehended.
Where does knowable come from?: Attested since the 15th century; know + -able

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