rulable

English

Etymology

From rule +‎ -able.

Adjective

rulable (comparative more rulable, superlative most rulable)

1. Capable of being ruled; governable.

   Synonyms: controllable, manageable, tractable; see also Thesaurus:docile

2. According to rule; allowable.

   Synonyms: legitimate, licit, permissible; see also Thesaurus:valid

   • (Can we date this quote by H. W. Gibson and provide title, author’s full name, and other details?), Camping For Boys (page 147)

     The throw must be made with the hand. It is thus not rulable to push with the head, shoulder or elbow.

Derived terms

• unrulable

Anagrams

• rubella