Useful english dictionary. 2012.
in|her|it|a|ble — «ihn HEHR uh tuh buhl», adjective. 1. that can be inherited. 2. capable of inheriting; qualified to inherit. 3. Obsolete. entitled to possess or enjoy something as one s birthright. –in|her´it|a|ble|ness, noun. –in|her´it|a|bly, adverb … Useful english dictionary
in|cor´ri|gi|ble|ness — in|cor|ri|gi|ble «ihn KR uh juh buhl, KOR », adjective, noun. –adjective. 1. so firmly fixed (in bad ways, a bad habit, or the like) that reform or change cannot be expected: »An incorrigible liar will lie in spite of any punishment. SYNONYM(S):… … Useful english dictionary
in´ex|cus´a|ble|ness — in|ex|cus|a|ble «IHN ihk SKYOO zuh buhl», adjective. that ought not to be excused; that cannot be justified; unpardonable: »The insolent boy s rudeness to his parents was inexcusable. Her failure to thank her hostess when the party ended was… … Useful english dictionary
in´con|sol´a|ble|ness — in|con|sol|a|ble «IHN kuhn SOH luh buhl», adjective. not to be comforted; broken hearted: »The girl was inconsolable at the loss of her kitten. The Duchess of Kent…remained in Buckingham Palace, a discarded figure, powerless and inconsolable… … Useful english dictionary
ir|rev´o|ca|ble|ness — ir|rev|o|ca|ble «ih REHV uh kuh buhl», adjective. 1. not to be revoked; final; unalterable; irreversible: »Nothing could change his irrevocable decision to leave. Firm and irrevocable is my doom Which I have pass d upon her (Shakespeare). 2.… … Useful english dictionary
cred´it|a|ble|ness — cred|it|a|ble «KREHD uh tuh buhl», adjective. 1. bringing praise or honor: »Her record of perfect attendance is very creditable to her. SYNONYM(S): praiseworthy, meritorious, commendable. 2. respectable; reputable: »His performance, though not… … Useful english dictionary
fash´ion|a|ble|ness — fash|ion|a|ble «FASH uh nuh buhl, FASH nuh », adjective, noun. –adj. 1. following the fashion; in fashion; stylish: »Her hats are always fashionable, but they do not always suit her. It has become fashionable to blame America for sins that are… … Useful english dictionary
fa´vor|a|ble|ness — fa|vor|a|ble «FAY vuhr uh buhl, FAYV ruh », adjective. 1. favoring; approving: »a favorable opinion. “Yes” is a favorable answer to a request. The committee gave a favorable report on the secretary s plan. SYNONYM(S): kindly, friendly,… … Useful english dictionary
au´di|ble|ness — au|di|ble « duh buhl», adjective, noun. –adj. that can be heard; loud enough to be heard: »She spoke in such a low voice that her quiet remarks were barely audible. –n. American Football. a substitute play or formation called at the scrimmage… … Useful english dictionary
com´fort|a|ble|ness — com|fort|a|ble «KUHMF tuh buhl, KUHM fuhr », adjective, noun. –adj. 1. giving comfort or ease: »A soft, warm bed is comfortable. SYNONYM(S): snug, cozy. 2. in comfort; at ease: »The warm fire made him feel comfortable after a cold day outdoors. I … Useful english dictionary
