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QUOTABLE

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does quotable mean? 

QUOTABLE (adjective)
  The adjective QUOTABLE has 2 senses:

1. able or fit to be repeated or quotedplay

2. suitable for or worthy of quotationplay

  Familiarity information: QUOTABLE used as an adjective is rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


QUOTABLE (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Able or fit to be repeated or quoted

Synonyms:

quotable; repeatable

Context example:

he comes up with so many quotable phrases

Antonym:

unquotable (not able or fit to be repeated or quoted)

Derivation:

quotability (the quality of being worthy of being quoted)


Sense 2

Meaning:

Suitable for or worthy of quotation

Context example:

his remarks are not quotable in mixed company

Similar:

worthy (having worth or merit or value; being honorable or admirable)

Derivation:

quotability (the quality of being worthy of being quoted)


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