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liveable

UK/ˈlɪvəbəl/

liveable is the alternative spelling of livable.

Meaning of livable

Adjective

livable (comparative more livable, superlative most livable)

  1. Endurable, survivable, suitable for living in, inhabitable.
    • Some also attach a m'zuzah to the right doorpost leading into every livable room, excluding bathrooms and closets.2001, David L. Lieber, Jules Harlow, Etz Hayim: Torah and Commentary, page 1026

Forms of liveable

comparativemore liveable
superlativemost liveable

Words formed from liveable

Questions about liveable

What is liveable the alternative spelling of?
Liveable is the alternative spelling of livable.
How do you pronounce liveable?
Liveable is pronounced /ˈlɪvəbəl/ (UK).

Words near liveable in the dictionary

  1. live-tweets
  2. live-wire
  3. live-wires
  4. liveabilities
  5. liveability
  6. liveable
  7. liveableness
  8. liveably
  9. liveaboard
  10. liveaboards
  11. liveamatic

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