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TESTABLE
Etymology
Adjective
testable (comparative more testable, superlative most testable)
Susceptible to being tested.
With respect to the scientific method, capable of being proven true or false.
(legal) Capable of being devised, or given by will.
Antonyms
• (able to be tested): untestable
• (legal): intestable
Anagrams
• Abel test, seat belt, seat-belt, seatbelt, settable
Source: Wiktionary
Test"a*ble, a. Etym: [See Testament.]
1. Capable of being tested or proved.
2. Capable of being devised, or given by will.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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