Construable: meaning, definitions and examples
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construable
[ kənˈstruːəbl ]
interpretation, meaning
Construable refers to something that can be interpreted or understood in a particular way. It often relates to texts, statements, or actions that have a certain degree of ambiguity or openness to interpretation. When something is construable, it means that it allows for multiple understandings based on the perspective of the individual interpreting it.
Synonyms
explicable, interpretable, understandable.
Examples of usage
- The law is construable in various ways.
- Her actions were construable as both positive and negative.
- The poem's meaning is highly construable, depending on the reader.
Translations
Translations of the word "construable" in other languages:
🇵🇹 construível
🇮🇳 निर्मित करने योग्य
🇩🇪 konstruierbar
🇮🇩 dapat dibangun
🇺🇦 будований
🇵🇱 konstruowalny
🇯🇵 構築可能な
🇫🇷 construable
🇪🇸 construible
🇹🇷 inşa edilebilir
🇰🇷 구성 가능한
🇸🇦 قابل البناء
🇨🇿 konstruovatelný
🇸🇰 konštruovateľný
🇨🇳 可构建的
🇸🇮 konstruibilen
🇮🇸 byggjanlegur
🇰🇿 құрылымды
🇬🇪 მშვენიერი
🇦🇿 qura bilən
🇲🇽 construible
Etymology
The word 'construable' originates from the Latin 'construere', which means 'to build together' or 'to arrange'. This Latin term evolved into Old French as 'construire', maintaining similar meanings related to building or interpretation. In English, 'construable' emerged in the late 19th century during a period of legal and grammatical inquiry, where clarity in language was becoming increasingly emphasized. The suffix '-able' is added to 'constru-' to denote the capability or suitability of something to be interpreted. The evolution of the term reflects a growing need to address ambiguity in language, particularly in legal and literary contexts.