exponible

[ ik-spoh-nuh-buhl ]

adjective

1. (of a proposition) requiring an expanded and revised statement to remove some obscurity.

noun

1. an exponible proposition.

Other Words From

• nonex·poni·ble adjective
• unex·poni·ble adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of exponible¹

From the Medieval Latin word expōnibilis, dating back to 1560–70. See expound, -ible

Example Sentences

A Compound Proposition, reducible to two or more simple ones, is said to be exponible.

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