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-worthy

 
a combining form of worthy, occurring in adjectives that have the general sense “deserving of, fit for” (blameworthy; newsworthy; noteworthy; trustworthy), “capable of travel in or on” (airworthy; roadworthy; seaworthy), as specified by the first word of the compound.
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Language Translation for : -worthy
Spanish: noble, German: würdig, Japanese: 立派な
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-worthy  
suff.  
  1. Of sufficient worth for: creditworthy.
  2. Suitable or safe for: crashworthy.


[From worthy.]

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