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Definition of dateable

dateable

/ˈdeɪ.tə.bəl/
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• adjective

1

Attractive, appealing, or suitable as a romantic partner.

Example

"After working on his communication skills and confidence, he felt much more dateable."


2

Capable of being assigned to a particular historical period or point in time.

Example

"The excavation yielded several dateable pottery fragments from the Bronze Age."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'datable' and 'dateable' are both valid spellings, 'dateable' is overwhelmingly preferred for the informal romantic sense, whereas 'datable' is more common in historical and archaeological contexts.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dateable. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dateable
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