-able and -ible

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What does the suffix '-able' mean?

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The suffix '-able' means 'capable of' or 'worthy of'.

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What does the suffix '-ible' mean?

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The suffix '-ible' means 'capable of being' or 'able to be'.

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What is the meaning of 'collectible'?

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Able to be collected.

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What is the meaning of 'sensible'?

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Able to make sense.

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What is the meaning of 'horrible'?

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Can be dreadful or cause horror.

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What is the meaning of 'visible'?

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Able to be seen.

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What is the meaning of 'noticeable'?

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Able to be noticed or seen.

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Give an example of a word that uses the suffix '-able'.

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'Readable' - capable of being read.

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Give an example of a word that uses the suffix '-ible'.

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'Accessible' - capable of being accessed.

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What is the difference between '-able' and '-ible'?

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'-able' is used for words that can stand alone, while '-ible' is often used for words derived from Latin.