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exorable

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ex⋅o⋅ra⋅ble

  [ek-ser-uh-buhl]
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–adjective
susceptible of being persuaded or moved by entreaty.
Origin:
1555–65; < L exōrābilis, equiv. to exōrā(re) to prevail upon, move by entreaty (ex- ex- 1 + ōrāre to pray, beg) + -bilis -ble

Related forms:
ex⋅o⋅ra⋅bil⋅i⋅ty, noun
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Main Entry:  exorable
Part of Speech:  adj
Definition:  capable of being moved or persuaded by an urgent request or earnest petition
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