statable

A clear and statable rule is posted on the classroom wall.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Capable of being stated: "Statable" describes something that can be expressed, declared, or articulated in a clear and definite manner.

Usage Examples

• (The idea can be clearly expressed.)
• (Some emotions cannot be easily put into words.)
• (His view can be openly declared.)

Advanced Usage

• "Statable as a fact": capable of being asserted as true or factual.

  • The theorem is statable as a mathematical truth. (It can be formally declared as a proven fact.)

• "Statable in legal terms": able to be formulated within the language of law.

  • The charge must be statable in a way that meets the statute's requirements. (The accusation must be expressed legally.)

Variants and Related Words

• State (verb): to express something clearly or formally.
  • She stated her position during the meeting. (She declared her viewpoint.)

• Statement (noun): a definite or clear expression of something in speech or writing.

  • His statement was brief but powerful. (His declaration was concise.)

• Unstatable (adj): not capable of being stated.

  • Some truths are unstatable within the limits of language. (They cannot be expressed.)

Synonyms

• Expressible: able to be put into words.
• Declarable: capable of being formally announced.
• Articulable: able to be spoken clearly.

Antonyms

• Unstatable: incapable of being expressed.
• Ineffable: too great or extreme to be expressed in words.

Related Idioms

• "Put into words": to express something in spoken or written language.

  • His gratitude was too deep to put into words. (It could not be stated.)

• "Say one's piece": to state one's opinion or viewpoint fully.

  • Let me say my piece before you judge. (Allow me to state my view.)