regible

English

Etymology

From the post-Classical Latin regibilis.

Pronunciation
  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈɹɛd͡ʒɪbl̩/

Adjective

regible (not comparable)

  1. (rare) That may be ruled; governable, tractable.
    • 1930, William Douglas Simpson, Julian: The Apostate, pages 50–51:
      If occasion require, the same [forwardness of manhood and boldness] ought to be regible, advised, and considerate.

Antonyms
  • (antonym(s) of “governable, tractable”): irregible (rare)

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