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Definition of tillable

tillable

/ˈtɪl.ə.bəl/
til · la · ble
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• adjective

1

Capable of being tilled; suitable for plowing, planting, and growing crops.

Example

"Only a small fraction of the mountainous island consists of tillable soil suitable for traditional farming."

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• Rhymes for tillable

• Nearby Words

tilia
tiling
till
tillable
tillamook
tillamook river
tillandsia

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the verb 'till' (from Old English 'tilian', meaning to strive for or cultivate) combined with the suffix '-able'.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tillable. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tillable
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