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Meaning of appointable
The primary meaning of "appointable" is being suitable or eligible for appointment to a position or role.
Etymology of appointable
The word "appointable" originates from the Old French word "apointier", which means to arrange or prepare, and the Latin word "appontare", meaning to put to or assign.
Historically, the term has been used since the 15th century to describe individuals or positions that are eligible for appointment.
Synonyms
eligible
qualified
suitable
fit
capable
competent
skilled
proficient
adept
able
talented
gifted
equipped
prepared
ready
available
accessible
assignable
nominable
electable
selectable
choosable
pickable
appointive
designatable
nameable
citable
quotable
mentionable
referenceable
allocable
distributable
assignable
nominatable
Definitions
- According to Oxford Languages, "appointable" refers to a person who is eligible or suitable for appointment to a particular position or role.
- * It can also describe a position or role that is available for appointment.
Usage Examples
- The company is looking for an appointable candidate to fill the vacant position.
- * She is an appointable person for the job, given her extensive experience and qualifications.
- * The committee will review the list of appointable candidates before making a decision.
Antonyms
ineligible
unqualified
unsuitable
unfit
incapable
incompetent
unskilled
unproficient
inadequate
unprepared
unavailable
inaccessible
unassignable
nonappointable
ineligable
disqualified
rejected
unacceptable
unselectable