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PURCHASABLE
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Dictionary entry overview: What does purchasable mean?
• PURCHASABLE (adjective)
The adjective PURCHASABLE has 2 senses:
1. capable of being corrupted
2. available for purchase
Familiarity information: PURCHASABLE used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Capable of being corrupted
Synonyms:
bribable; corruptible; dishonest; purchasable; venal
Context example:
a venal police officer
Similar:
corrupt (lacking in integrity)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Available for purchase
Synonyms:
for sale; purchasable
Context example:
many houses in the area are for sale
Similar:
available (obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service)
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