satiable

[ sey-shuh-buhl, -shee-uh- ]

adjective

1. capable of being satiated.

satiable

/ ˈseɪʃə-; ˈseɪʃɪəbəl /

adjective

1. capable of being satiated

Derived Forms

• ˈsatiably, adverb
• ˌsatiaˈbility, noun

Other Words From

• satia·bili·ty satia·ble·ness noun
• satia·bly adverb
• nonsa·ti·a·bili·ty noun
• non·sati·a·ble adjective
• unsa·tia·bili·ty noun
• un·satia·ble adjective
• un·satia·ble·ness noun
• un·satia·bly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of satiable¹

First recorded in 1560–70; sati(ate) + -able

Example Sentences

Sahwah, like the Elephant's Child, was filled with 'satiable' curiosity.

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In general, however, commodities which minister to easily satiable wants are ill-adapted for money.

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And he lived in Africa, and he filled all Africa with his 'satiable curtiosities.

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