respirable

[ res-per-uh-buhl, ri-spahyuhr-uh-buhl ]

adjective

1. capable of being respired.
2. capable of respiring.

respirable

/ ˈrɛspɪrəbəl /

adjective

1. able to be breathed
2. suitable or fit for breathing

Derived Forms

• ˌrespiraˈbility, noun

Other Words From

• respi·ra·bili·ty respi·ra·ble·ness noun
• nonre·spira·ble adjective
• un·respi·ra·ble adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of respirable¹

From the Late Latin word respīrābilis, dating back to 1770–80. See respire, -able