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employable

/ɪmˈplɔɪ.ə.bəl/
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• adjective

1

Having the necessary skills, qualifications, and personal attributes to be suitable for paid work.

Example

"Learning a second language and gaining internship experience will make graduates much more employable in a competitive job market."

2

Capable of being put to practical use or service.

Example

"The engineers evaluated every employable method to reduce energy consumption across the facility."

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• Rhymes for employable

• Nearby Words

emplacement
employ
employability
employable
employee
employer
employment

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 16th century from the verb 'employ' (via Old French 'emploier', from Latin 'implicare', meaning 'to enfold or involve') combined with the suffix '-able'.

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