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conquerable

 

[ ˈkɒŋkərəbəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

in a battle

Capable of being conquered or overcome; vulnerable to defeat.

Synonyms

beatable, defeatable, overcomeable, vulnerable

Examples of usage

  • Despite their overwhelming numbers, the army proved to be conquerable by the skilled warriors.
  • The castle's defenses were thought to be impenetrable, but even they were conquerable with the right strategy.
Context #2 | Adjective

in a competition

Able to be outperformed or surpassed; not invincible.

Synonyms

beatable, outperformable, overcomable, surpassable

Examples of usage

  • The reigning champion seemed unbeatable, but even they were conquerable by the underdog.
  • No record is truly conquerable, as athletes continue to push the boundaries of human potential.

Translations

Translations of the word "conquerable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 conquistável

🇮🇳 विजेय

🇩🇪 eroberbar

🇮🇩 dapat ditaklukkan

🇺🇦 підкорюваний

🇵🇱 zdobywalny

🇯🇵 征服可能な (せいふくかのうな)

🇫🇷 conquérable

🇪🇸 conquistable

🇹🇷 fethedilebilir

🇰🇷 정복할 수 있는

🇸🇦 قابل للفتح

🇨🇿 dobytelný

🇸🇰 dobytný

🇨🇳 可征服的 (kě zhēngfú de)

🇸🇮 osvojljiv

🇮🇸 sigurhæfur

🇰🇿 бағындырылатын

🇬🇪 დამორჩილებადი

🇦🇿 fəth edilə bilən

🇲🇽 conquistable

Etymology

The word 'conquerable' originates from the Old French word 'conquerre' and the Latin word 'conquīrere', meaning 'to acquire by effort'. The suffix '-able' was added to indicate the possibility of being conquered. The concept of conquerability has been prevalent throughout history, from military conquests to personal challenges, highlighting the human drive to overcome obstacles.

See also: conquer, conquering, conqueror, unconquerable.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,541, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.