"signable" meaning in All languages combined

See signable on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Etymology: From sign + -able. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|sign|able}} sign + -able Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} signable (not comparable)
  1. (sign language) That can be signed (represented in sign language). Tags: not-comparable
    Sense id: en-signable-en-adj-uXD8Gw7O Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -able, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 43 19 9 29 Disambiguation of English terms suffixed with -able: 26 29 16 29 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 37 20 7 36 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 36 32 4 28
  2. Ready to have a signature affixed to it, as with a contract. Tags: not-comparable
    Sense id: en-signable-en-adj-Mo1~T0r5 Categories (other): English terms suffixed with -able, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English terms suffixed with -able: 26 29 16 29 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 37 20 7 36 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 36 32 4 28
  3. Available for the posting of signs. Tags: not-comparable
    Sense id: en-signable-en-adj-Ard4D6J0 Categories (other): English terms suffixed with -able Disambiguation of English terms suffixed with -able: 26 29 16 29
  4. (sports) Capable of being signed, or recruited by a sports club. Tags: not-comparable
    Sense id: en-signable-en-adj-x4eBmDsE Categories (other): Sports, English terms suffixed with -able, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English terms suffixed with -able: 26 29 16 29 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 37 20 7 36 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 36 32 4 28 Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports
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