ap·prov·a·ble

[uh-proo-vuh-buhl]
adjective
1.
capable of being approved.
2.
worthy of being approved; commendable.

Origin:
1400–50; late Middle English. See approve, -able

ap·prov·a·bil·i·ty, noun
ap·prov·a·bly, adverb
un·ap·prov·a·ble, adjective
un·ap·prov·a·b·ly, adverb
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