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scrutable

[ skroo-tuh-buhl ]

adjective

  1. capable of being understood by careful study or investigation.


scrutable

/ ˈːəə /

adjective

  1. rare.
    open to or able to be understood by scrutiny
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˌܳٲˈٲ, noun
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Other yvlog Forms

  • t·i·ٲ noun
  • ܲ·t· adjective
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of scrutable1

1590–1600; < Latin ū ( ī ) ( scrutiny ) + -able
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of scrutable1

C17: from Latin ūī to inspect closely; see scrutiny
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Example Sentences

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“Mitch McConnell is the most scrutable leader; he’s not a bluffer,” said Scott Jennings, a former McConnell aide and political strategist in Kentucky.

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It all became clear, thank God, the whole world was finally scrutable and Enid would never have to be just Enid anymore, she was a part of something much greater and more sinister than any one person can be.

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And actually, the visuals of that passage are stunning, giving viewers a direct juxtaposition between the confident, open Obama before that moment and the less scrutable figure afterward.

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But, while some women may make the informed choice to buy such products, choosing to treat their vulva like an extension of their face – a scrutable surface to be constantly preened and perfected – others will argue that the real power lies with the brand itself.

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Naughty Dog has crafted a rich, deeply believable world full of intricate environments and tiny, scrutable details.

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