payable — that must or can be paid
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: that must or can be paid
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpeɪəbl/
Example Sentences
- My credit card bill is payable by the 15th, but I'm still waiting for my paycheck!
- The insurance premium is payable annually or monthly.
- All taxes are payable to the government, whether you like it or not.
payable
ADJECTIVE[/ˈpeɪəbl/]
that must or can be paid
The invoice is payable within thirty days.
The payable amount was ready to be paid immediately. (PAY + ABLE = PAYABLE → able and required to be paid)
Pay the payable bill to keep your finances stable.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Middle French 'payer' (to pay), which traces back to Latin 'pacare' (to pacify, to satisfy). The original sense reflects the idea that settling a debt brings peace or satisfaction.
Breakdown
pay (to give money) + -able (capable of being, able to be); literally 'capable of being paid.'
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My credit card bill is payable by the 15th, but I'm still waiting for my paycheck!”
“The insurance premium is payable annually or monthly.”
“All taxes are payable to the government, whether you like it or not.”
“The rent is payable on the first day of each month, no excuses!”
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