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Word of the Day - Effable

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effable

Pronunciation: /ˈɛfəb(ə)l/
adjective
rare
Able to be described in words:

Origin
Early 17th century: from Latin effabilis, from effari utter.

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Though his love was technically effable, John never felt he quite got his full feelings across to Judy, even after 50 years of marriage.

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