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countable

adjective

Find the meaning of the word countable, plus dictionary definition, pronunciation, thesaurus-style synonyms, antonyms, and related vocabulary.

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Meaning

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Capable of being counted or numbered.

Example Sentence

In grammar, nouns like 'apple' are countable, meaning you can have one apple, two apples, etc., unlike 'sugar' which is uncountable.

Usage Note

To distinguish between items that can be individually numbered or quantified (like apples) and those that are treated as a mass or concept (like sugar or happiness). It's often used in grammar to classify nouns.