pre|sent´a|bly

pre|sent´a|bly
pre|sent|a|ble «prih ZEHN tuh buhl», adjective.
1. fit to be seen: »

to make a house presentable for company.

2. suitable in appearance, dress, or manners for being introduced into society or company: »

a very presentable young man.

3. suitable to be offered or given.
pre|sent´a|ble|ness, noun.
pre|sent´a|bly, adverb.

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