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Definition of tearable

tearable

/ˈtɛr.ə.bəl/
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tearable Lexical Profile

tearable Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Capable of being torn or ripped apart, especially easily and without the aid of a cutting tool.

Example

"The medical tape is made from a breathable, easily tearable material so nurses can apply it quickly without needing scissors."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'tearable' (capable of being torn) with its homophone 'terrible' (extremely bad or dreadful), though the two words are sometimes used together in wordplay.

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