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FATHOMABLE
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Dictionary entry overview: What does fathomable mean?
• FATHOMABLE (adjective)
The adjective FATHOMABLE has 2 senses:
1. (of depth) capable of being sounded or measured for depth
2. (of meaning) capable of being penetrated or comprehended
Familiarity information: FATHOMABLE used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
(of depth) capable of being sounded or measured for depth
Synonyms:
fathomable; plumbable; soundable
Antonym:
unfathomable (of depth; not capable of being sounded or measured)
Sense 2
Meaning:
(of meaning) capable of being penetrated or comprehended
Similar:
comprehendible; comprehensible (capable of being comprehended or understood)
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