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Definition of violable
violable
/ˈvaɪələbəl/
vi · o · la · ble
Adverb:violably
violable Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
12
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
4
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• adjective
1
Capable of being violated, broken, infringed, or profaned.
Example
"In optimality theory, linguistic constraints are considered universal but violable when higher-ranked rules take precedence."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the 15th century from Latin violabilis, from violare ('to treat with violence or dishonor'), related to vis ('force, strength').
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Violable. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/violable