Containable: meaning, definitions and examples
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containable
[ kənˈteɪnəbl ]
ability to contain
The term 'containable' refers to something that can be contained or controlled. This may apply to physical objects, substances, or abstract concepts such as emotions or problems. When something is described as containable, it suggests that it is manageable and does not exceed a certain limit. In various contexts, such as environmental science or psychology, understanding what is containable is essential for effective management.
Synonyms
controllable, manageable, restrainable
Examples of usage
- The spill was small and containable.
- Their feelings proved to be more containable than they first thought.
- This problem is containable with proper planning.
Translations
Translations of the word "containable" in other languages:
🇵🇹 contenível
🇮🇳 नियंत्रणीय
🇩🇪 beinhaltbar
🇮🇩 dapat diisi
🇺🇦 містимий
🇵🇱 zawierający
🇯🇵 含めることができる
🇫🇷 contenable
🇪🇸 contenible
🇹🇷 içine alınabilir
🇰🇷 포함할 수 있는
🇸🇦 قابل للاحتواء
🇨🇿 obsahovatelný
🇸🇰 obsahovateľný
🇨🇳 可容纳的
🇸🇮 vsebovan
🇮🇸 innifalinlegur
🇰🇿 құрамында бола алатын
🇬🇪 შეიძლება შეიცავდეს
🇦🇿 tutula bilən
🇲🇽 contenible
Etymology
The word 'containable' comes from the root word 'contain,' which dates back to the Latin 'contingere,' meaning 'to touch, hold, or confine.' Over time, 'contain' evolved in Middle English as 'contenen,' indicating the ability to hold within limits. The suffix '-able' is used in English to form adjectives indicating the capacity to perform an action or the potential for a certain quality. Hence, 'containable' essentially means 'able to be contained.' Its usage has expanded in modern languages to encompass various fields, including environmental policies and psychological discussions, where the ability to control or limit a situation or its effects is critical.