- write|a|ble
- write|a|ble «ryt uh buhl», adjectivecapable of having data recorded upon it: »
Writeable CD's and DVD's are used to store everything from wedding pictures to financial reports.
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in|scrib´a|ble — in|scribe «ihn SKRYB», transitive verb, scribed, scrib|ing. 1. to write, engrave, or mark (words, names, letters, or symbols) on stone, metal, paper, or other material: »Her name was inscribed on the ring. Please inscribe my initials on the watch … Useful english dictionary
scrib|ble — scrib|ble1 «SKRIHB uhl», verb, bled, bling, noun. –v.t. 1. to write or draw carelessly or hastily: »to scribble verses. 2. to write in an untidy or illegible hand: »to scribble a note. 3. to cover or fill with meaningless scrawls, sloppy writing … Useful english dictionary
as|crib´a|ble — as|cribe «uh SKRYB», transitive verb, cribed, crib|ing. 1. to think of as caused by or coming from; assign or attribute (to): »The police ascribed the automobile accident to fast driving. The author of this tale is unknown, but it is ascribed to… … Useful english dictionary
at|tack´a|ble — at|tack «uh TAK», verb, noun, adjective. –v.t. 1. to set upon to hurt; use force or weapons on; begin fighting against (someone): »The dog attacked the cat. 2. Figurative. to talk or write against; set upon with hostile actions or words to injure … Useful english dictionary
ci´pher|a|ble — ci|pher «SY fuhr», noun, verb. –n. 1. secret writing or code. A cipher transposes the letters of a message according to a set pattern, or replaces the proper letters with substitutes called for in the system used, or combines both methods. »Part… … Useful english dictionary
cir´cum|scrib´a|ble — cir|cum|scribe «SUR kuhm SKRYB, SUR kuhm skryb», transitive verb, scribed, scrib|ing. 1. to draw a line around; mark the boundaries of; bound: »The horizon circumscribed the sailor s view. 2. to surround: »the atmosphere circumscribing the earth … Useful english dictionary
fa|ble — «FAY buhl», noun, verb, bled, bling. –n. 1. a story that is made up to teach a lesson. Fables are often about animals who can talk, as in The Hare and the Tortoise and The Fox and the Crow. SYNONYM(S): apologue. 2. an untrue story; falsehood;… … Useful english dictionary
list´a|ble — list1 «lihst», noun, verb. –n. 1. a series of names, numbers, words, or phrases; catalog or roll usually consisting of a column or series of names, figures, words, or the like: »a shopping list. 2. all the stocks or other securities officially… … Useful english dictionary
par|o|di|a|ble — «PAR uh dee uh buhl», adjective. that can be parodied: »Why is it that nobody has been able to write a successful parody of one who is presumably so supremely parodiable? (New York Times) … Useful english dictionary
ram|ble — «RAM buhl», verb, bled, bling, noun. –v.i. 1. to wander about: »We rambled here and there through the woods. SYNONYM(S): rove, range, meander. See syn. under roam. (Cf. ↑roam) 2. to talk or write about first one thing a … Useful english dictionary
