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fishability

fishability

1 6.3
How easy it is to catch fish in a place
  • noun
  • /ˌfɪʃəˈbɪlɪti/
  • Specialized
: aptitud para la pesca

Examples

  • Scientists assess the fishability of different lakes to help manage local fish populations.

  • Changes in water temperature can affect the fishability of a river throughout the year.

  • The new fishing gear improved the fishability of offshore areas for commercial boats.

  • The fishability of this lake is exceptional.

  • Many anglers consider the fishability of rivers before planning trips.

  • The lake's fishability attracts amateur and professional anglers alike.

  • Before we fish there, we need to assess the fishability of the river.

  • They rated the fishability of the new lake as excellent for trout fishing.

Surface Forms

fishability singular
fishabilities plural

Morphology

fishability = fishable (transparent) = fish + able + ity

Derived by adding '-ity' to the adjective 'fishable'; the relation is straightforward and the adjectival base is recognizable.

Etymology

The word fishability is made from fish and -ability, where -ability means 'can be' or 'suitable for'. So fishability tells you how good a place or time is for fishing, or how well you 'can fish' there.