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单词 propitiable
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Definition of propitiable in English:

propitiable

adjective prəˈpɪʃ(ɪ)əbl
  • Capable of being propitiated or made propitious; appeasable.

Origin

Late 15th century; earliest use found in Hymnal. From Middle French propiciable, propitiable merciful and its etymon classical Latin propitiābilis able to be appeased, in post-classical Latin also able to propitiate (early 3rd cent. in Tertullian; from propitiāre + -bilis).

Definition of propitiable in US English:

propitiable

adjectiveprəˈpɪʃ(ɪ)əbl
  • Capable of being propitiated or made propitious; appeasable.

Origin

Late 15th century; earliest use found in Hymnal. From Middle French propiciable, propitiable merciful and its etymon classical Latin propitiābilis able to be appeased, in post-classical Latin also able to propitiate (early 3rd cent. in Tertullian; from propitiāre + -bilis).

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