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CALCULABLE

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does calculable mean? 

CALCULABLE (adjective)
  The adjective CALCULABLE has 1 sense:

1. able to be calculated or estimatedplay

  Familiarity information: CALCULABLE used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


CALCULABLE (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Able to be calculated or estimated

Context example:

calculable odds

Similar:

computable; estimable (may be computed or estimated)

countable; denumerable; enumerable; numerable (that can be counted)

Also:

determinable (capable of being determined or limited or fixed)

Antonym:

incalculable (not able to be computed or enumerated)

Derivation:

calculate (make a mathematical calculation or computation)

calculate (judge to be probable)

calculate (predict in advance)


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