"rewritability" meaning in English

See rewritability in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Etymology: From rewrite + -ability. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|rewrite|ability}} rewrite + -ability Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} rewritability (uncountable)
  1. The state or condition of being rewritable. Tags: uncountable
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