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referable

/rɪˈfɝːəbəl/
re · fer · a · ble
Adverb:referably
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referable Lexical Profile

referable Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Capable of being attributed, traced, or assigned to a particular cause, source, or category (usually followed by 'to').

Example

"The patient's persistent headaches were found to be referable to severe cervical spine tension."

2

Capable of or suitable for being directed or submitted to a person, authority, or body for consideration, decision, or treatment.

Example

"Under the terms of the contract, any unresolved billing dispute is referable to an independent arbitrator."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Also spelled 'referrable', though 'referable' (with a single 'r' before the suffix) is the traditional spelling preferred in legal, medical, and scientific contexts. It is almost always followed by the preposition 'to'.

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• Nearby Words

refasten
refectory
refer
referable
referee
reference
referendum

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