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PURCHASABLE

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does purchasable mean? 

PURCHASABLE (adjective)
  The adjective PURCHASABLE has 2 senses:

1. capable of being corruptedplay

2. available for purchaseplay

  Familiarity information: PURCHASABLE used as an adjective is rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


PURCHASABLE (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Capable of being corrupted

Synonyms:

bribable; corruptible; dishonest; purchasable; venal

Context example:

a venal police officer

Similar:

corrupt (lacking in integrity)


Sense 2

Meaning:

Available for purchase

Synonyms:

for sale; purchasable

Context example:

many houses in the area are for sale

Similar:

available (obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service)


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