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postable

postable

4.1
Able to be sent by mail
  • adjective
  • /ˈpoʊstəbl/
  • UK
translation icon : enviable
  • Make sure the item is postable before sending it through the mail.

Examples

  • She designed a postable box that fits through most mail slots.

  • Cakes-Away postable pack is due for launch on the 22nd of November.

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  • The postable envelope ensures your letter reaches its destination safely.

Surface Forms

postable positive
postabler comparative
postablest superlative

Morphology

postable = post (transparent) = post + able

Standard derivation: 'post' (send by post) + '-able' yields 'able to be mailed', which is straightforward for learners.

Etymology

Postable comes from the word post, which means 'mail' or 'send by post', as in post office or postcard, so postable means an item that can be sent through the postal service.