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col⋅lect⋅i⋅ble

[kuh-lek-tuh-buhl]
–adjective
1. capable of being collected.
–noun
2. an object suitable for a collection, originally a work of fine art or an antique, now including also any of a wide variety of items collected as a hobby, for display, or as an investment whose value may appreciate.
Also, col⋅lect⋅a⋅ble.


Origin:
1640–50; collect 1 + -ible
col·lect·i·ble also col·lect·a·ble   (kə-lěk'tə-bəl)   
adj.  
  1. That can be collected: a collectible loan.
  2. Worthy of being collected: collectible antique coins.
n.  One of a group or class of objects, such as period glass or historical memorabilia, sought by collectors.
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