ratable

Or rate·a·ble

[rey-tuh-buhl]

adjective

1. capable of being rated or appraised.

2. proportional.

   ratable distribution of wealth.

ratable

/ ˈreɪtəbəl /

adjective

1. able to be rated or evaluated

2. (of property) liable to payment of rates

Other Word Forms

• ratability noun
• ratably adverb
• ratableness noun
• rateably adverb
• nonratability noun
• nonrateability noun
• nonratable adjective
• nonrateable adjective
• nonratableness noun
• nonrateableness noun
• nonratably adverb
• nonrateably adverb
• unratable adjective
• unrateable adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of ratable¹

First recorded in 1495–1505; rate ¹ + -able

Example Sentences

He’s just a very intelligent, manageable, smart, ratable kind of horse that will do anything his rider tells him to do.

From Los Angeles Times

The Press of Atlantic City reports that It’s part of an effort to get city-owned properties back on the tax rolls and replenish a depleted ratable base.

From Washington Times

City Council President Marty Small said Atlantic City’s tax ratable base has shrunk with the contraction of its casino industry.

From Washington Times

As we’ve established, under the general rule, you must capitalize the $20,000 as a prepaid asset and expense it ratably as the insurance coverage is received.

From Forbes

It was also able to achieve its revised operating profit guidance despite transitioning to a ratable revenue model from the erstwhile upfront booking model.

From Forbes

Related Words

• payable