countable

[ koun-tuh-buhl ]

adjective

1. able to be counted.
2. Mathematics.
   1. (of a set) having a finite number of elements.
   2. (of a set) having elements that form a one-to-one correspondence with the natural numbers; denumerable; enumerable.

ˈcountable

/ ˈkaʊntəbəl /

adjective

1. capable of being counted
2. maths logic able to be counted using the natural numbers; finite or denumerable
3. linguistics denoting a count noun

Other Words From

• counta·bili·ty counta·ble·ness noun
• counta·bly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of countable¹

1400–50; late Middle English. See count ¹, -able

Example Sentences

But as Turing stated, all computable numbers must be countable.

From Scientific American

They assume, reasonably enough, that the side with more countable stuff is likely to be the winner — and quickly if it has a lot more as Russia indeed did.

From Salon

And a few thousand provisional ballots also remain, votes that election officials must double-check are legally countable by Tuesday before they can be tallied.

From Seattle Times

A very countable number of singers who allege Domingo’s vile behavior derailed their careers might disagree.

From Washington Post

The word “countless” is usually used to describe something that occurs often but is actually countable.

From Los Angeles Times