wear´a|ble|ness

wear´a|ble|ness
wear|a|ble «WAIR uh buhl», adjective, noun.
–adj.
1. that can be worn; suitable for being worn.
2. able to stand wear; lasting.
–n.
wearables, something wearable; an article of apparel: »

He…moved off with Mrs. Dutton's wearables and deposited the trunk containing them safely in the boat (Scott).

wear´a|ble|ness, noun.

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  • wear|a|ble — «WAIR uh buhl», adjective, noun. –adj. 1. that can be worn; suitable for being worn. 2. able to stand wear; lasting. –n. wearables, something wearable; an article of apparel: »He…moved off with Mrs. Dutton s wearables and deposited the trunk… …   Useful english dictionary

  • suit´a|ble|ness — suit|a|ble «SOO tuh buhl», adjective. right for the occasion; fitting; proper; appropriate: »A simple dress is suitable for school wear. The park gives the children a suitable playground. SYNONYM(S): See syn. under fit1. (Cf. ↑fit)… …   Useful english dictionary

  • suit|a|ble — «SOO tuh buhl», adjective. right for the occasion; fitting; proper; appropriate: »A simple dress is suitable for school wear. The park gives the children a suitable playground. SYNONYM(S): See syn. under fit1. (Cf. ↑fit) –suit´a|ble|ness, noun …   Useful english dictionary

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  • Troublesomeness — Troublesome Trou ble*some, a. Giving trouble or anxiety; vexatious; burdensome; wearisome. [1913 Webster] This troublesome world. Book of Common Prayer. [1913 Webster] These troublesome disguises that we wear. Milton. [1913 Webster] My mother… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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