creditable
English
Etymology
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(deprecated template usage) From credit + -able.
Pronunciation
Adjective
creditable (comparative more creditable, superlative most creditable)
- Credible or believable.
- 1847, Benjamin Franklin Hall, The Land Owner's Manual
- Before receiving his testimony, the officer is required to ascertain from his own knowledge or by a creditable witness that he is a subscribing witness to the deed.
- 1996, Giannino Malossi,Latin Lover: The Passionate South
- A more creditable rumour concerned Valentino's hallmark killer glance ...
- 1847, Benjamin Franklin Hall, The Land Owner's Manual
- That brings credit or honour; respectable.
- That can be assigned; assignable.
Usage notes
Some authorities regard the usage of creditable in sense 1 (credible, believable) as an error.
Synonyms
- (believable): believable, credible
- (that brings credit): commendable, respectable
- (that can be assigned): assignable
Antonyms
- (believable): unbelievable, incredible, increditable
Related terms
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