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-ible

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An adjective suffix, now usually in a passive sense; forms adjectives meaning "able to be", "relevant or suitable to, in accordance with", or expressing capacity or worthiness in a passive sense.

Other meanings

2. suffix

a tool or instrument

3. suffix

a place or location

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