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decodable

UK[dɪˈkəʊdəbəɫ]

decodable adjective: able to be read using a certain set of reading knowledge.

Adjective

decodable (comparative more decodable, superlative most decodable)

  1. Able to be read using a certain set of reading knowledge.
    • Decodable books are sold in packs, with more letter combinations appearing in each successive book.
  2. Of a code, having a non-singular extension; being a lossless encoding.
  3. capable of being decoded

Forms of decodable

comparativemore decodable
superlativemost decodable

Origin of decodable

From decode + -able.

Words formed from decodable

Questions about decodable

What does decodable mean?
Decodable means able to be read using a certain set of reading knowledge.
What part of speech is decodable?
Decodable is an adjective.
How do you pronounce decodable?
Decodable is pronounced [dɪˈkəʊdəbəɫ] (UK).

Words near decodable in the dictionary

  1. decocts
  2. decocture
  3. decoctures
  4. decodabilities
  5. decodability
  6. decodable
  7. decode
  8. decoded
  9. decoden
  10. decoder
  11. decoder ring

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