subjugable

9.9

Another group can control it often by force

adjective
/sʌbˈdʒʌɪɡəbl/

Formal

: subyugable

The island was considered subjugable due to its lack of military defenses.

Examples

The emperor targeted only the most subjugable regions during his expansion.
Many cultures in history have fallen because their populations were seen as subjugable.
Some people are subjugable.
The subjugable tribes were easily conquered by the invaders.
The emperor targeted only the most subjugable regions during his expansion.
The island was considered subjugable due to its lack of military defenses.
Many cultures in history have fallen because their populations were seen as subjugable.

Synonyms

subduable

vssubjugable

8.2

Able to be controlled or made calm

is about being brought under domination rather than merely overcome

Antonyms

uncontrollable

47 4.9

Not able to be held back

indomitable

11 8.1

Someone very determined and brave who cannot be defeated

How Controllable

defenseless

77 3.5

vulnerable

581 4.0

subjugable

Formal

9.9

resilient

66 5.4

resistant

20 4.3

unconquerable

4 7.3

Surface Forms

subjugable positive

Morphology

subjugable = subjugate (transparent) = subjugate + able

Standard adjective formation from the verb 'subjugate' using '-able', yielding 'capable of being subjugated'.

Etymology

Subjugable comes from the Latin parts sub- 'under' and jugum 'yoke', and is like the English word yoke. A yoke puts animals under control, so something subjugable can be put 'under a yoke' and brought under control or rule.